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 1098034 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1098125 epoch_slot_no: 18125 block_no: 1097982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2018-06-05 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbae7917f54a46c15368ed2d79d2304790cafc896627674e93db1b15d1776d2cdBlock Operator
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