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 1074198 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1074260 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 1074147 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2123 time: 2018-05-30 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70d4c1a960163f6c863361aa995c0306ecb824ae6f746eed2d56e164cd730764Block Operator
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