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 1061629 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1061690 epoch_slot_no: 3290 block_no: 1061578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1913 time: 2018-05-27 16:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95485db566c1f908975d1e6b7a1c0e9946d9594c0138d2c6bc92b0c55ca612bcBlock Operator
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