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 1061532 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1061593 epoch_slot_no: 3193 block_no: 1061481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1119 time: 2018-05-27 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf23bfb5997f2046f2f886f4a7af24bf46f0a1be468f2712870411a9479ed5db5Block Operator
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