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 1073278 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1073340 epoch_slot_no: 14940 block_no: 1073227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcca469ca32918c19120b4ca3f0b329522d3b3fc769d725ac94f44ac4845c7813Block Operator
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