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 1071783 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1071845 epoch_slot_no: 13445 block_no: 1071732 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-05-30 00:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde1fd49b1bcb6d62727486dc78ddb0ae0a9206d2ae1995cf9462eb2649002d49Block Operator
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