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 1064559 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1064620 epoch_slot_no: 6220 block_no: 1064508 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2436 time: 2018-05-28 08:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10cf36dfeda827892422a398c4d940931f4e7cbeb7e4fa54d34b49794b36b486Block Operator
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