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 1098851 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1098965 epoch_slot_no: 18965 block_no: 1098799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-05 07:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x416b6288f475d93333082155497632fc1c75c31f8e4e814b993d2ecadc1b5d38Block Operator
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