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 1069639 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1069700 epoch_slot_no: 11300 block_no: 1069588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3016 time: 2018-05-29 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56a0d83ce4b8cf5a0a85763f4b9316a9ce85a79e460711818002f315cfe3fd0eBlock Operator
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