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 1069635 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069696 epoch_slot_no: 11296 block_no: 1069584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-29 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a239ec3ed2b81d7636b73cda5299cdd67f8ea54f7e0426850c5b87327ae17e1Block Operator
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