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 1069762 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1069823 epoch_slot_no: 11423 block_no: 1069711 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-29 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2bddbb0b9f31aa258b5a54d7f3b107c4e46ac5b5685d6b9a6c3fdda6c946071cBlock Operator
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