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 1022453 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022516 epoch_slot_no: 7316 block_no: 1022404 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-05-18 14:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8e4a9040f577bd571d87c7a786d3ab3f46542749015e91ba9dd50fb58bb1acbBlock Operator
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