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 1021247 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1021310 epoch_slot_no: 6110 block_no: 1021198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2018-05-18 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4dbfe53266b8fc3bf912e1649a5e90e5282fc313053cef8f42b412b496b0b90eBlock Operator
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