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 1022115 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1022178 epoch_slot_no: 6978 block_no: 1022066 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1523 time: 2018-05-18 12:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa272728b7499cecdb0336a6ee3f82e2b405a553b537884d5fab4bef4c6085879Block Operator
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