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 1062352 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1062413 epoch_slot_no: 4013 block_no: 1062301 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1443 time: 2018-05-27 20:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82603c5bd93b5937094545fcb50c9cfd0686c5e607751a0209967ca96bb07b9aBlock Operator
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