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 1070097 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1070159 epoch_slot_no: 11759 block_no: 1070046 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-29 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcda56735ef6dfd4ca99505a7103ebb722fb9ec69d1d1d192a9782cb965e74a5eBlock Operator
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