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 1061295 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1061356 epoch_slot_no: 2956 block_no: 1061244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-27 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69c88b68eae60fbd5ca592fae6928442efe3dd74bd505c57d0aaad207c3560feBlock Operator
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