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 1022523 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1022586 epoch_slot_no: 7386 block_no: 1022474 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2871 time: 2018-05-18 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd77a615d88431bbcf75436f5e5000cbe75ff5bf2a817a11db5a7e7c672aa2e2fBlock Operator
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