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 1071768 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1071830 epoch_slot_no: 13430 block_no: 1071717 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-05-30 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x990e7ae735b50cb237fc6f6bd7a879eb9ec94401fdbae2d8f39c3971c0db3e09Block Operator
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