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 1074471 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1074533 epoch_slot_no: 16133 block_no: 1074420 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 15:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7338564d021eb461bca5a40d6af1fd772f9e79c3e53f10bfa8253bcc1b47b85Block Operator
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