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 1076710 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1076772 epoch_slot_no: 18372 block_no: 1076659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1284 time: 2018-05-31 03:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78350357e852bbf16172b1844bf8718a3cce0e08b22813bed1bd565f0e7476b5Block Operator
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