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 1060488 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1060549 epoch_slot_no: 2149 block_no: 1060437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1750 time: 2018-05-27 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1405cfcb3f5b922189843652ea26dd5d8a391734b3efa7c504ad9f72a567a6a3Block Operator
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