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 1075292 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1075354 epoch_slot_no: 16954 block_no: 1075241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2018-05-30 19:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbfd831aa7ae7be1978e3e3db090a542f9bf3c008ae668ad747fc9afcb7efd0dBlock Operator
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