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 1022203 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022266 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 1022154 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-18 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c040bb59ff325e87ecf2b2b9bd31de49cdeabb726836089f9c872c02f0a9d36Block Operator
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