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 1062903 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1062964 epoch_slot_no: 4564 block_no: 1062852 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-27 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28d82366aa7f87a723689e090bc3f5b90bf3c6059fb1c2a78ac2fd046a8283adBlock Operator
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