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 1076995 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1077057 epoch_slot_no: 18657 block_no: 1076944 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1456 time: 2018-05-31 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d8e6c90886096bdd84c4ae3c1e4c8ad463c248c0c5ac78f4bb6a21bcd067079Block Operator
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