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 1022256 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022319 epoch_slot_no: 7119 block_no: 1022207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-05-18 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85f1b1fd1799b799a6b84fc218d6ba5b5ab0dc1bdc15a7289fee27e53d8fa6feBlock Operator
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