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 1076191 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1076253 epoch_slot_no: 17853 block_no: 1076140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2018-05-31 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69c0425dbeb0f5861953690484c5e4c2e2188dc254e3bc24696e5b45b60ede0cBlock Operator
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