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 1074110 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1074172 epoch_slot_no: 15772 block_no: 1074059 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2018-05-30 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe43e7885ea06968b23593a53d7bfdf7d66f336cd11b49c88b41a5b1da91149a3Block Operator
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