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 1068803 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1068864 epoch_slot_no: 10464 block_no: 1068752 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2018-05-29 07:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55b655d178297f2ab2e72711db1c70ce9eadf9f03403b9f7dc6b64c5be08e94fBlock Operator
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