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 1065748 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1065809 epoch_slot_no: 7409 block_no: 1065697 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-05-28 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54a669e49b7ffbfe9511fb7c7f488fa02e4dc53058fd734ee43b6e9549b63080Block Operator
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