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 1021886 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1021949 epoch_slot_no: 6749 block_no: 1021837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1424 time: 2018-05-18 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70a3e98884077315ba345a6d7f6053ef214ce015df11f393c9272d830f5e7981Block Operator
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