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 1069255 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1069316 epoch_slot_no: 10916 block_no: 1069204 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-29 10:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6526a16bff32aad7bbdd9924612a98801b7b29b35fee95053a30c6a4e978d71Block Operator
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