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 1097823 Details
Epoch: 50Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 1097901
epoch_slot_no: 17901
block_no: 1097771
slot_leader_id: 4
size: 1022
time: 2018-06-05 01:11:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \x7812cc5e25761d239e589a5b0499c301ca586148441c9d30066cc181d1cd1bd0
Block Operator
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