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 1072699 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1072761 epoch_slot_no: 14361 block_no: 1072648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2018-05-30 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9907b24ae370e952e53973fc4acef99e629337d2c879cc589341ea506c9c9c99Block Operator
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