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 1079616 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1079695 epoch_slot_no: 21295 block_no: 1079565 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1469 time: 2018-05-31 20:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x379703dfea0311f661e51caaa7d3aa7aca3b480c2dff5f5cf5cd9619ecf6c268Block Operator
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