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 1071854 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1071916 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 1071803 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0765e837d24456ec5e7e1c9325ab9d66803eda5265a4c5876b8fbfeac921000Block Operator
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