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 1079263 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1079342 epoch_slot_no: 20942 block_no: 1079212 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2279 time: 2018-05-31 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70e7a2cc9a4811a073eb32b76f9c22a2b2cc2cfecafc65d4ed72a87315804b0bBlock Operator
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