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 1022828 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022891 epoch_slot_no: 7691 block_no: 1022779 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2018-05-18 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ae78721350006c124a13be5b9bbb1ee9561b736d649b86b23a4730d6f9f359cBlock Operator
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