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 1075075 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1075137 epoch_slot_no: 16737 block_no: 1075024 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x487e71154c3b308e2a24fbfd72d53b78cfad6ccc7d2636049fb267129daa9c9cBlock Operator
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