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 1069712 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069773 epoch_slot_no: 11373 block_no: 1069661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-29 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4dbf82653397f657cbdf7ed9bc63ede84c7bb1c5e49d8111719afba0e62fca5Block Operator
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