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 1098513 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1098627 epoch_slot_no: 18627 block_no: 1098461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-06-05 05:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e3bb15ddda1bf9dd55fc5b9a861305bf12148503995f6402dc33ae77f4a5ef2Block Operator
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