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 1069459 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1069520 epoch_slot_no: 11120 block_no: 1069408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-05-29 11:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x731292b4ee65e3ff0d45eb353d29985f2ef17a23e166fee4476a5967dd0d1021Block Operator
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