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 1075546 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1075608 epoch_slot_no: 17208 block_no: 1075495 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-05-30 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d2707fa8176eaf2608a632def1cd8e45cc04406c0634f7af18d1b2a5f717b50Block Operator
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