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 1063757 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1063818 epoch_slot_no: 5418 block_no: 1063706 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-05-28 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2f48612e7e4211b7bcffaf40a609ab1ab4c427a1c2f01926be0c7e89f029f27Block Operator
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