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 1060655 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1060716 epoch_slot_no: 2316 block_no: 1060604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1905 time: 2018-05-27 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b6b7c670dd14db6f5b0b59c224de203570359b288382810a05f0b4d9352594aBlock Operator
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