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 1020615 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020678 epoch_slot_no: 5478 block_no: 1020566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2799 time: 2018-05-18 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2c13a7e6d41fea63004cc4d36bee743b39d2119f498ccf35a3750bbda5ca82eBlock Operator
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