A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1096097 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1096175 epoch_slot_no: 16175 block_no: 1096045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2018-06-04 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3993e36a954ecc591a9fff8a371597827bebfa4ca517ce916e2a0f8a33283930Block Operator
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