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 1021753 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1021816 epoch_slot_no: 6616 block_no: 1021704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-05-18 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61d6af77048173a837290a3b1d5f9023bde3b2f7af41d70e8031be93c3f173b2Block Operator
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