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 1097451 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1097529 epoch_slot_no: 17529 block_no: 1097399 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-04 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa03fe3979e4e62c46a75af43d953dfa5d71c2591eb7b497a7f33a7a3cc3aa936Block Operator
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