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 1079197 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1079276 epoch_slot_no: 20876 block_no: 1079146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2018-05-31 17:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45c2cffa428862ebcff057fed901eff494c1444d7b8d4507c521b05cb890c036Block Operator
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