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 1078521 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1078600 epoch_slot_no: 20200 block_no: 1078470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-31 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4f95a24af93ca30ccb22b9697e2e9374ac46a2395256da8b6529761ee6e2474Block Operator
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