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 1021336 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1021399 epoch_slot_no: 6199 block_no: 1021287 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-18 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13295fe8b1c743f469dcdac7cbf8017c1c7a501e4bc9518036241cee3f21de07Block Operator
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