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 1070185 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1070247 epoch_slot_no: 11847 block_no: 1070134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1875 time: 2018-05-29 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x469d66fb19b73bdaa451a27b73c5480ee0b57f44bd596a6b9bf17a2940d92218Block Operator
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