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 1070223 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1070285 epoch_slot_no: 11885 block_no: 1070172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2293 time: 2018-05-29 15:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6545c4d150cc4ac0e1727c900a5ca3ee7586f90e39e66fb61f20931fcc174cbBlock Operator
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