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 1098975 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1099089 epoch_slot_no: 19089 block_no: 1098923 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1565 time: 2018-06-05 07:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf117bf0f80527a7a2c39c0e3733155100483d29d1704eff618e28bdbfae083f2Block Operator
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