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 1020104 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020167 epoch_slot_no: 4967 block_no: 1020055 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1413 time: 2018-05-18 01:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fe61d1eb64d8dc98e3be62b84bf29f35f81358def4e0bac8167005927a9e6afBlock Operator
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