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 1023234 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1023297 epoch_slot_no: 8097 block_no: 1023185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2018-05-18 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1802b9865ecf9bb04ac8518b753c9e46f9c2c51c1934857514ce85d9a864640aBlock Operator
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