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 1066327 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1066388 epoch_slot_no: 7988 block_no: 1066276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2606 time: 2018-05-28 18:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf717803b605a966b303ff4a697dcbf0286ffda0f059e5432148261112a536a5Block Operator
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