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 1077987 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1078066 epoch_slot_no: 19666 block_no: 1077936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2101 time: 2018-05-31 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd755191c02fe328bdd7764320bcc10772e44f968fcdd2fd636c6c2c1837737b7Block Operator
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