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 1061285 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1061346 epoch_slot_no: 2946 block_no: 1061234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5288 time: 2018-05-27 14:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03b84607192b68595ccfe3926fbebc0eac56e9e999e134fa0fb62bcc102f2f3fBlock Operator
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