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 1097949 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1098036 epoch_slot_no: 18036 block_no: 1097897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1297 time: 2018-06-05 01:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3e875101fd7c56f251707b1e1ba21bcd833c3236f0a377d0eb834ebe2d98916Block Operator
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