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 1069939 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1070001 epoch_slot_no: 11601 block_no: 1069888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-29 14:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefbf3f6dcd0239d2a3d7fd2af5f39ea589b2118a4e41438c2aa8a5d5b20f5744Block Operator
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