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 1069848 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1069910 epoch_slot_no: 11510 block_no: 1069797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2018-05-29 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x440fbecaadd7471cbfa5dc1020de87522b7050491c9355bbef21af8d24c7d48eBlock Operator
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