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 1062437 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1062498 epoch_slot_no: 4098 block_no: 1062386 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1206 time: 2018-05-27 20:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3f25e2dc49c810dc602a7819a73c468a55bad2d6c2cef2c2613f3d747fe0d8dBlock Operator
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