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 1021178 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1021241 epoch_slot_no: 6041 block_no: 1021129 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2018-05-18 07:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5181399ff6d638b8682b57c8adcac407b7a9db76dbfe3d245c9847438b6a1bd4Block Operator
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