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 1070672 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1070734 epoch_slot_no: 12334 block_no: 1070621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4323 time: 2018-05-29 18:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47d4596d3b5fda0c2d988b8f62dec2ffc62b59983a2827754d23a145add420fbBlock Operator
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