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 1021815 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1021878 epoch_slot_no: 6678 block_no: 1021766 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1941 time: 2018-05-18 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6db166c5ae93fd10ae9ae35acd074ea5bf8b472431a78ecd9d0a3f6d46b2b8fBlock Operator
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