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 1079551 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1079630 epoch_slot_no: 21230 block_no: 1079500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-05-31 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85b639d6545e2473a4e5c02b68ff586d871654999febb07d75da1c5a3620d04bBlock Operator
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