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 1096457 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096535 epoch_slot_no: 16535 block_no: 1096405 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2018-06-04 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ae255a5e88b63c987c32246e40740b82bd2ca6c2b1d702b999d2b6839c157ccBlock Operator
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