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 1077668 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1077747 epoch_slot_no: 19347 block_no: 1077617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-31 09:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dc122266039f9331b6ad6063994e125cb809dd3c7047e9009829be494f1846dBlock Operator
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