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 1079019 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1079098 epoch_slot_no: 20698 block_no: 1078968 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2469 time: 2018-05-31 16:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd59dfba7375cfec811d9d95ba39a087090e00b93f52f72c065e2959488db807eBlock Operator
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