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 1068058 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1068119 epoch_slot_no: 9719 block_no: 1068007 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1744 time: 2018-05-29 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7ee08752acd735ce7980a582faffd74064687925870d1f02a6718989d284deeBlock Operator
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