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 1069340 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069401 epoch_slot_no: 11001 block_no: 1069289 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-29 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1beab2835e41bf4d86a747b25904dace306304c8cc34f442b2cc3b80da4dc4c8Block Operator
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