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 1074106 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1074168 epoch_slot_no: 15768 block_no: 1074055 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 13:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4449d154af9339ed1763add57c14565bf4020d0b35b277b982aea8df1b2af8d1Block Operator
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