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 1075544 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1075606 epoch_slot_no: 17206 block_no: 1075493 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1987 time: 2018-05-30 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21c353afe19b90e9331962a5204a36c539306ce2d87a6c2c9bdcfe894275b2d6Block Operator
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