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 1063173 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1063234 epoch_slot_no: 4834 block_no: 1063122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2075 time: 2018-05-28 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad2a7b03915a28bd88329a4e20b54edd9b107a83b2c342e0a0499ac7704128c5Block Operator
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