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 1022503 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022566 epoch_slot_no: 7366 block_no: 1022454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1659 time: 2018-05-18 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36fec2bccc21e15ab92bc6bc0f66b9eb5c56cb8e93a09c5d0a8907f56f63e774Block Operator
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