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 1068562 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1068623 epoch_slot_no: 10223 block_no: 1068511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1478 time: 2018-05-29 06:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37e0902c1e57c95492668b848b03c4bb539aa1331763cf5b117b128357a87eabBlock Operator
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