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 1078355 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1078434 epoch_slot_no: 20034 block_no: 1078304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2281 time: 2018-05-31 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd09a3977522b62dc69ce16c38540828302ef93a93a6ea2dd0d59b3c4c1c39669Block Operator
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