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 1071185 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1071247 epoch_slot_no: 12847 block_no: 1071134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1922 time: 2018-05-29 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x867965fd893ced14566e2bff34c8c0cf80fa07094d005670d5a90a1359e305beBlock Operator
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