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 1022468 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022531 epoch_slot_no: 7331 block_no: 1022419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3905 time: 2018-05-18 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf946c9378ee91f9deb897beea250fb7e2a1c4dff25196f53b6605a1da5c8213aBlock Operator
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