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 1069434 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1069495 epoch_slot_no: 11095 block_no: 1069383 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1992 time: 2018-05-29 11:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f6e86e8dd4a109fc2dd834bcf5ab173ac758c758a5feab580bb0e5bbf19162dBlock Operator
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