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 1076303 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1076365 epoch_slot_no: 17965 block_no: 1076252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2629 time: 2018-05-31 01:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6786abc675e167e9b7a2f4f988624ad91c997b5152f9846ed2b20e713adb4613Block Operator
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