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 1076009 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1076071 epoch_slot_no: 17671 block_no: 1075958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6417 time: 2018-05-30 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aed674124257afc620be463cd3b16e5c20a06764044ce8145e1773f4062e18bBlock Operator
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