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 1064678 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1064739 epoch_slot_no: 6339 block_no: 1064627 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-28 08:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf6a84bca596e285d65bd3a681ecd3d0995926f61ae5c8ef48b6487818772a85Block Operator
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