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 1022984 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1023047 epoch_slot_no: 7847 block_no: 1022935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-18 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74e644035a55dd7bd7655619be50d4f460daf4c2e30c5066e51a02f5e7b2b4f2Block Operator
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