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 1061268 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1061329 epoch_slot_no: 2929 block_no: 1061217 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1545 time: 2018-05-27 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2821989ee471da05b47b75202165f41acbb80c1e6ebfb3feab37a2f48d7f67fcBlock Operator
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