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 1077285 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1077347 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 1077234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2649 time: 2018-05-31 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3a66c1d6a21e73234363ec427fee464ff12ba9b9cd1b925ca6a1e4ff6202cd0Block Operator
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