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 1078741 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1078820 epoch_slot_no: 20420 block_no: 1078690 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5910 time: 2018-05-31 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32c5ce681664476e7b430b933cf1b22f01d0edd20891970f861616077983ee3Block Operator
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