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 1073943 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1074005 epoch_slot_no: 15605 block_no: 1073892 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1880 time: 2018-05-30 12:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3b4a1f81ce9361fb7c9bb5e7ca56b30e5c1e198c3eb414972b9616431c2158dBlock Operator
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