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 1069335 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1069396 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 1069284 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1998 time: 2018-05-29 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x289016e7aba0bf2da4e132394b698d930d53e3a24a864987afde97492d1e16eaBlock Operator
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