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 1097910 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1097988 epoch_slot_no: 17988 block_no: 1097858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1748 time: 2018-06-05 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae7145031be366d572dfb555db3787d36ba13f51c87121b09706fec54c4d317bBlock Operator
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