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 1064842 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1064903 epoch_slot_no: 6503 block_no: 1064791 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2431 time: 2018-05-28 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95a6b86b3aaad720d4d6e7053b814ad477eea376e597ca79e256fa0c7bd096cbBlock Operator
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