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 1075414 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1075476 epoch_slot_no: 17076 block_no: 1075363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-05-30 20:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd273d843faa61ae1a6ab79928a326ee95454e32c1ca1a302fb8dffaa2dbd30c9Block Operator
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