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 1079435 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1079514 epoch_slot_no: 21114 block_no: 1079384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1019 time: 2018-05-31 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x674fe2f40a96857b173ba9196c9b2906cf1d7434151c4e4d619b5df0f840d41aBlock Operator
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