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 1098524 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1098638 epoch_slot_no: 18638 block_no: 1098472 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-06-05 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33868a010955ef9b9348de8ccb9bcf6ead8f9ee8f1d401d1e509ba1b81075e26Block Operator
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