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 1077515 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1077594 epoch_slot_no: 19194 block_no: 1077464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3051 time: 2018-05-31 08:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4aa25feff44f7040169eaf290ef9da3d285f1d9d6c76d779d7807c7b5f25130Block Operator
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