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 1072675 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1072737 epoch_slot_no: 14337 block_no: 1072624 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1245 time: 2018-05-30 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x367d338d6d1b309c7c0b882b64a5e800cf19f2ce147683c8bae30472e02c6d68Block Operator
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