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 1078864 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1078943 epoch_slot_no: 20543 block_no: 1078813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-31 15:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x225d5038c0f80fe4244a092b8807981ef934f3236d0407b2a496cfd699064ae5Block Operator
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