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 1098424 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1098538 epoch_slot_no: 18538 block_no: 1098372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2868 time: 2018-06-05 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec727c9e2bf83a40c20e4c9ededa397b3ef994108096aad1b3110a89c8f53b8cBlock Operator
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