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 1066563 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1066624 epoch_slot_no: 8224 block_no: 1066512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2018-05-28 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x573cb9e9d977ca2a537a037d5f4c5b75632f2871358a9a0e5f32a67cf2ad5235Block Operator
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