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 1097933 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1098012 epoch_slot_no: 18012 block_no: 1097881 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1926 time: 2018-06-05 01:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44d078aba37a3f923316e47f4eadee43e9cae5b69b0e40217fb78fe6c97992deBlock Operator
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