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 1065230 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1065291 epoch_slot_no: 6891 block_no: 1065179 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1714 time: 2018-05-28 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12fcfc7e72e60a2faac2785d701fa92ce279e8e17a9fccf5e6b399e837f47b60Block Operator
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