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 1074936 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1074998 epoch_slot_no: 16598 block_no: 1074885 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-05-30 17:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f99dad42f96acbcbd008a32dfcce9eb6edfdb8116ff83323b3b10b03b17f142Block Operator
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