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 1020051 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020114 epoch_slot_no: 4914 block_no: 1020002 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 984 time: 2018-05-18 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2eb05cc1d80e4c9eec6192f6426fcf2e996764438afcd4fcb6c98be3f84ddd37Block Operator
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