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 1071981 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1072043 epoch_slot_no: 13643 block_no: 1071930 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-05-30 01:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79ed7b857c125b4762bf7e75810c01acb9b736dd5f7d6ef4bf69d186ce8933ffBlock Operator
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