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 1063510 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1063571 epoch_slot_no: 5171 block_no: 1063459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-28 02:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96a5ed295e7fb7d2ea6ca0a71b1b1d4629aca819816a51add31d85baefc1bba1Block Operator
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