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 1078383 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1078462 epoch_slot_no: 20062 block_no: 1078332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-31 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5fdd0ce45caf41f9c65e17a1220e18bcb4786c26c1cd8cc5b3f67a2c7f01549Block Operator
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