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 1078742 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1078821 epoch_slot_no: 20421 block_no: 1078691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2459 time: 2018-05-31 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba192741be55a9b4f83f99d55a7f1465b5aa1e297cf7176eb2e2d3fd1439bea0Block Operator
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