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 1076628 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1076690 epoch_slot_no: 18290 block_no: 1076577 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1381 time: 2018-05-31 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90ce43f06d52485b58b66dd288a7a1fdd8da53eba175b0e66f8ac0e0b1bed690Block Operator
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