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 1098319 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1098426 epoch_slot_no: 18426 block_no: 1098267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-06-05 04:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a3273c1aa2db8cf0ce0d002fb69e1538fd240bd82c92244d304ab834627f0f1Block Operator
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