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 1074226 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1074288 epoch_slot_no: 15888 block_no: 1074175 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-30 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0885a1546cf7c76ac02cbb19b59d5a9ffd3dc5ac387903b7fe969e0e70d794a5Block Operator
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