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 1075780 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1075842 epoch_slot_no: 17442 block_no: 1075729 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1375 time: 2018-05-30 22:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bd46760f113d69dbde0421d26bd2f6ba4ba73a3c12bfc79d4c96d0061ca2bdcBlock Operator
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