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 1078478 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1078557 epoch_slot_no: 20157 block_no: 1078427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1753 time: 2018-05-31 13:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68a1f6ae0822a6e614f1a76ab7107e114d613c2d5b3271cb9e26ddc5ac4a21abBlock Operator
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