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 1068784 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1068845 epoch_slot_no: 10445 block_no: 1068733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1482 time: 2018-05-29 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa03126175f083203b679672c1ff5b02d3d77996fe9fd905112f5c61ca679e641Block Operator
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