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 1078413 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1078492 epoch_slot_no: 20092 block_no: 1078362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3738 time: 2018-05-31 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1dafb07c4fed52b9cb37ec803b254d85f3a8364455618ab02af90245bf3af52Block Operator
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