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 1096366 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1096444 epoch_slot_no: 16444 block_no: 1096314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6597 time: 2018-06-04 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32ad6fab0fb826f24fe4b47d279b18d2e22e40242cd988beade59148d8e605ddBlock Operator
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