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 1065387 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1065448 epoch_slot_no: 7048 block_no: 1065336 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-05-28 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a652f969c46e049aa8bb701ec1c54c36f8554ca52177690c7c47f3a5cdf6f2cBlock Operator
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