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 1071597 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1071659 epoch_slot_no: 13259 block_no: 1071546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-29 23:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6558fb5b42088447854b0d44a16fe6122b5f023bafbcab3e923e66a99980004aBlock Operator
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