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 1063789 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1063850 epoch_slot_no: 5450 block_no: 1063738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1345 time: 2018-05-28 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24ea95bfbac1280ecf02c54c0946bc4c58268f70a2a157d5a42d8b118f67ed4cBlock Operator
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