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 1065595 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1065656 epoch_slot_no: 7256 block_no: 1065544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-05-28 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74f88698a391c781a78990efa7d42920f78ccb331334e5745ba26c3dbce52838Block Operator
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