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 1022897 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1022960 epoch_slot_no: 7760 block_no: 1022848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-18 16:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbafdbdd34365e79154b5a9285b0519ea8140a955ef0b3bf557f20a05413f000Block Operator
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