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 1071929 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1071991 epoch_slot_no: 13591 block_no: 1071878 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f09c7b4a9afb03d0cdc84e14bfd164a5b511cd1e1d637801c492f29ac4c9a03Block Operator
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