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 1062292 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1062353 epoch_slot_no: 3953 block_no: 1062241 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2018-05-27 19:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd03d1062bc86472413945a3ec49ed5b3ab2c47ba615600adf135d4077c50aff8Block Operator
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