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 1061331 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1061392 epoch_slot_no: 2992 block_no: 1061280 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1472 time: 2018-05-27 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bf41a54531d73bf880eb50e10c28614db205c84ada9a06f1e556e44a2557878Block Operator
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