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 1097883 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1097961 epoch_slot_no: 17961 block_no: 1097831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1295 time: 2018-06-05 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22704ad79d2f1a27287f77e8e7c1a24e411250845bd7af681c3a4c5d8dd27cdcBlock Operator
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