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 1070171 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1070233 epoch_slot_no: 11833 block_no: 1070120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-05-29 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba6f14e351e13ce0637a8527d9076ed6f5e135233822d8fce8103803716bc9d9Block Operator
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