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 1078037 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1078116 epoch_slot_no: 19716 block_no: 1077986 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1644 time: 2018-05-31 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x777b528dab5e0a30cd7a79fc950a9733304a83fcaaf84a02c66aaf3c7333655eBlock Operator
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