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 1070104 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1070166 epoch_slot_no: 11766 block_no: 1070053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-29 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c951d384a4b3aae0a117b81fe29cff00feb6d05b6f14424bfe16b6bddeb039eBlock Operator
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