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 1069622 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069683 epoch_slot_no: 11283 block_no: 1069571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-29 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c6f8025e79c87a339eecd568e8c85c4cd437b23084c28da8f3a7648d85c232eBlock Operator
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