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 1063839 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1063900 epoch_slot_no: 5500 block_no: 1063788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2018-05-28 04:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe504bf82dc2c02d0b3e48da4e1c7588cb987130ca4d579c43a7e0e90f9b2c790Block Operator
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