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 1068825 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1068886 epoch_slot_no: 10486 block_no: 1068774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-29 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfed9a8b378ab06c4af59446af4f4923579bb9bbb67cd6e0148f22d728b5ead60Block Operator
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