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 1079950 Details
Epoch: 50 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1080028 epoch_slot_no: 28 block_no: 1079898 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1614 time: 2018-05-31 21:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x142ee2cff6047beb8417669f4c8c3b47b4e4f4f52786b108bd7f39ddb2f9fa10Block Operator
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