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 1064286 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1064347 epoch_slot_no: 5947 block_no: 1064235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-28 06:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc9c12828375410eb4afc5a979c8792bed806cbd3c7e923da17125878140cc3fBlock Operator
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