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 1065398 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1065459 epoch_slot_no: 7059 block_no: 1065347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2130 time: 2018-05-28 12:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c6e90daa39439bc7fc26658a11a0c1b176cb3e836136a05aa9505e30211fd41Block Operator
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