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 1096673 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1096751 epoch_slot_no: 16751 block_no: 1096621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2018-06-04 18:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61704f33efaa675efee77550af07a4bb9fd8977eb0f609076e514e2628d4d972Block Operator
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