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 1022981 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1023044 epoch_slot_no: 7844 block_no: 1022932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1766 time: 2018-05-18 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x969f1d9e0dbdc69139cae7e91d10a79c877a01d0659c03b30fc51b551b39d29eBlock Operator
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