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 1069260 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1069321 epoch_slot_no: 10921 block_no: 1069209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-29 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x668aa62980da9ab18ef205ae83ab5b2a51d5d11765a4e681d10b014a640bca8cBlock Operator
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