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 1067182 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1067243 epoch_slot_no: 8843 block_no: 1067131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1526 time: 2018-05-28 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc189017f75e8bdb3de502384940b93f3db4d9a56a5d183710e9808f093d7e24cBlock Operator
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