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 1021682 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1021745 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 1021633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2018-05-18 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4a0582aa8ebcd28e14e73704d8e86860089740e9f2e0944485d712e57d5e244Block Operator
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