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 1078371 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1078450 epoch_slot_no: 20050 block_no: 1078320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1276 time: 2018-05-31 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5f8072fffd86197b6d5726c6892237bdbae2d9eef418577139bb2b9e3e7f3bfBlock Operator
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