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 1078538 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1078617 epoch_slot_no: 20217 block_no: 1078487 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2018-05-31 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16639f95e57da8263f8eff3d6e498265d546dce994a54910d681172a73ecbcf6Block Operator
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