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 1063505 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1063566 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 1063454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-05-28 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6c80e7bf0ee847ef831bd90c1bf0051ec83c674dfe85c52fee26f38b9f55ba2Block Operator
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