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 1061356 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1061417 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 1061305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-27 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8620590b5f70a6bda71df6e05108a2b4d7b0d1a1b306967fb89c84936c7003adBlock Operator
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