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 1096518 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1096596 epoch_slot_no: 16596 block_no: 1096466 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1266 time: 2018-06-04 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88c576422eac019e41f0b0ababd8bf1410dcc2672825c3d938491171b905e52bBlock Operator
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