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 1078935 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1079014 epoch_slot_no: 20614 block_no: 1078884 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1746 time: 2018-05-31 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x168de2bd9c6a45e2311574dc59bb6a9dad3b55a716fc6c7415dab77d87098eedBlock Operator
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