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 1069594 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069655 epoch_slot_no: 11255 block_no: 1069543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-29 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62d2b65eb6fdb1501e9bffa9823da8f4683ae632ba6c1bb55b5f1a49dd258d41Block Operator
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