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 1098178 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1098278 epoch_slot_no: 18278 block_no: 1098126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4459 time: 2018-06-05 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x360f10e0d6166076025a36e57dbb8852416f12b90c5053f920423301b6e33106Block Operator
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