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 1071215 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1071277 epoch_slot_no: 12877 block_no: 1071164 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1377 time: 2018-05-29 21:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc62ded69dba216f368a621cfa18c862dffd2d5af7dfbb6d1a0d975adc1e03d9bBlock Operator
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