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 1020974 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1021037 epoch_slot_no: 5837 block_no: 1020925 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6415 time: 2018-05-18 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd26f9e87ae46991da873b9784ff3bc510a49ae6a6aad84f7e37c4251cb27ea78Block Operator
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