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 1079312 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1079391 epoch_slot_no: 20991 block_no: 1079261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-05-31 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41da3baefc5d0d559ad163bc9a509ec485a9e46247c6ba41822cccfed14c5d8aBlock Operator
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