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 1020466 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1020529 epoch_slot_no: 5329 block_no: 1020417 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2018-05-18 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cd7a51b6b7e7c1ed880619c969ca30925645859110a91bfd786519223d2d1b5Block Operator
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