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 1097593 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1097671 epoch_slot_no: 17671 block_no: 1097541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-04 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2a8b99c1d324a63f74d7174a7f830d45330a2422fefd5da2343a419e0e06853Block Operator
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