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 1079137 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1079216 epoch_slot_no: 20816 block_no: 1079086 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4227 time: 2018-05-31 17:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0cbf10bd49fec260acc516b0743fd30f071bd6d6d5589ec06b23931c375e6a6Block Operator
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