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 1074499 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1074561 epoch_slot_no: 16161 block_no: 1074448 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-05-30 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ba28a43c081035d8cae0d10705e31aff6701f5ed09e293a6ac94f4f536f3e16Block Operator
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