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 1022240 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022303 epoch_slot_no: 7103 block_no: 1022191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1532 time: 2018-05-18 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdf53570da180e5100288214d91b1b9d003df57807862d4af65bd6b22ed434c0Block Operator
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