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 1077359 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1077427 epoch_slot_no: 19027 block_no: 1077308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-31 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2045df4f2098669ac40ba8e996f27f6f2772e21b16ed9a56637a5f2f70f3210Block Operator
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