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 1078871 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1078950 epoch_slot_no: 20550 block_no: 1078820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-31 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe67852fb1f3642bbcd834fd4b650e5f491c4b9ee719b05404b592611d2c4492Block Operator
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