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 1099176 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1099290 epoch_slot_no: 19290 block_no: 1099124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2018-06-05 08:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c2983982d2c9e5ec0f4e9911e51ecad57e51e248be77282651bd0aed065c58dBlock Operator
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