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 1097900 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1097978 epoch_slot_no: 17978 block_no: 1097848 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-06-05 01:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2f4abcbd1e468340e8ad672c0ace80ab3dab0de9b4804b62fadf5da9f3d2c24Block Operator
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