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 1077271 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1077333 epoch_slot_no: 18933 block_no: 1077220 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2080 time: 2018-05-31 06:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d009e72920e92702b56b5a5919b4be2e528d3fd3d602533d37dd9bba6f00e83Block Operator
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