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 1071885 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1071947 epoch_slot_no: 13547 block_no: 1071834 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-30 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77cb6467d225662fd496cfbbb5b328d6481c6d3c589d7ff9857aa31172e3f6a5Block Operator
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