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 1075186 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1075248 epoch_slot_no: 16848 block_no: 1075135 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2504 time: 2018-05-30 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4e4baa5e38e96654281d2e8ce500713c66c716f79743ab065748b93016ea10aBlock Operator
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