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 1071153 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1071215 epoch_slot_no: 12815 block_no: 1071102 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2473 time: 2018-05-29 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6356100213498e1ccea5fa26a20b6fc84e4afb2f30b9591f23f48624e443dbbeBlock Operator
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