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 1022457 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022520 epoch_slot_no: 7320 block_no: 1022408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-18 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe897473a55d6e458bd253551e13d06ef78384de8ece0d8723b510ab6187f704Block Operator
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