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 1020831 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1020894 epoch_slot_no: 5694 block_no: 1020782 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-05-18 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x089939893f23d4b971a49cf54ba36398f6cf759bbe24aed07aa254c16ddacb08Block Operator
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