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 1097077 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1097155 epoch_slot_no: 17155 block_no: 1097025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-06-04 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79d64dbd76b105852fef6512ce3aae9cbefe02b38bc2cf7d4b474fd39645c012Block Operator
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