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 1097615 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1097693 epoch_slot_no: 17693 block_no: 1097563 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1562 time: 2018-06-05 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc20eba21fc56bc75a4fe950f27b9b6deb2cda98b6c5f15c0336849973be9a9b5Block Operator
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