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 1077304 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1077366 epoch_slot_no: 18966 block_no: 1077253 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2291 time: 2018-05-31 07:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7706886c6f55dd821a7ed562cbb4bd32774643aa9e13f1cbfa81a81071163cadBlock Operator
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