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 1078041 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1078120 epoch_slot_no: 19720 block_no: 1077990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1659 time: 2018-05-31 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2782855e043c4a65de2d16e9c726d157d9133f39392a0bb3c2d5cb0f813d2e4Block Operator
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