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 1076982 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1077044 epoch_slot_no: 18644 block_no: 1076931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2018-05-31 05:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe69022f62f5b51ff3d085dea49fa270fbc43f884c15d27d1b1a0fb9838197021Block Operator
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