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 1099211 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1099325 epoch_slot_no: 19325 block_no: 1099159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-05 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d9da475ad076a7d45ee60e00a947cd56e68129023a5940c3c668397ed1b722aBlock Operator
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