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 1063309 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1063370 epoch_slot_no: 4970 block_no: 1063258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1520 time: 2018-05-28 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x859b822d4c235b70348c0b75a0d2ff3c983576584c7f4566661c379ed53ee932Block Operator
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