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 1069633 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069694 epoch_slot_no: 11294 block_no: 1069582 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-29 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b85779df24abc55058860aaf7781f018fec2d33dc7ae2f8756f2d3e8b0c63dfBlock Operator
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