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 1073489 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1073551 epoch_slot_no: 15151 block_no: 1073438 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2018-05-30 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd408f9fe81922c66bccd3fe0f8e829ce4a91c127934d8c3b1b71b744edc68cc8Block Operator
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