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 1078805 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1078884 epoch_slot_no: 20484 block_no: 1078754 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2272 time: 2018-05-31 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7059913e9798cef79d6b3e25c7a1664a00d0a762e77a29ef3e8742df999b31b1Block Operator
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