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 1063869 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1063930 epoch_slot_no: 5530 block_no: 1063818 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-05-28 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c3619a3b0ea37e597d12fdf17ce2fee54bc4340811e91858acde70cdf3290c3Block Operator
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