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 1063254 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1063315 epoch_slot_no: 4915 block_no: 1063203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1514 time: 2018-05-28 01:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4dbfef983478b40df82fc23f8916f9891a244491d14b352b66a1e90891d2343Block Operator
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