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 1098505 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1098619 epoch_slot_no: 18619 block_no: 1098453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-06-05 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73f11c991486bee43677e9786276c153a04c2af823c8c10e6c82a66abb4d42bcBlock Operator
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