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 1097450 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1097528 epoch_slot_no: 17528 block_no: 1097398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2018-06-04 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf73b3a7bb76f54ad69ea5bbe61ec40f6d0edf955f54cea69bd2ab62d47404171Block Operator
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