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 1070311 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1070373 epoch_slot_no: 11973 block_no: 1070260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-29 16:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe888ac6a78455c4cb4deb36a6a683eac62853d682dd59f43f7ae78e2c29673e2Block Operator
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