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 1021262 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1021325 epoch_slot_no: 6125 block_no: 1021213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2018-05-18 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x569c52f4fb4c326abf8bc7472b913321f1d5b6a1c9e77841079a9633426054adBlock Operator
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