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 1020449 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020512 epoch_slot_no: 5312 block_no: 1020400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-05-18 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6d1e7f8ef2cabb02a0fe146f6bf6d163b9d557303495e9b6799a3431faefff1Block Operator
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