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 1096325 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096403 epoch_slot_no: 16403 block_no: 1096273 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 16:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85266052c50fa69205d19fa2884d56b7c5eca5d77a23400d04e113116d029fccBlock Operator
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