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 1061403 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1061464 epoch_slot_no: 3064 block_no: 1061352 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2811 time: 2018-05-27 14:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde62c67b28df2eb828b8fa35f9035fab9678a82dd65ebd1c3fbba7edd53afb61Block Operator
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