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 1060723 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1060784 epoch_slot_no: 2384 block_no: 1060672 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-27 10:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cb61c821cd4552e73a176d19a2c7971ed7f40d6120160fac6e05cf26cb3259fBlock Operator
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