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 1096606 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096684 epoch_slot_no: 16684 block_no: 1096554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc03245f48f88551511a98f3b5380ee370800d591ec4ec881bc4bcc460b1f72aBlock Operator
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