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 1078367 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1078446 epoch_slot_no: 20046 block_no: 1078316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2456 time: 2018-05-31 13:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf8c1e75dc7029c4095455829f67e4763fbe8115c87f3d3c60b52d95b74f19daBlock Operator
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