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 1024241 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1024304 epoch_slot_no: 9104 block_no: 1024192 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-19 00:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dc9fbb9f268fb91b57812cd832760e2662cc7f67a6d3b5f3096b2ad0a9ab762Block Operator
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