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 1024310 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1024373 epoch_slot_no: 9173 block_no: 1024261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-19 00:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x613318dcddcf97aaccfdf3d1633674be1a800afd11e4d2d3cb3c8bea8bc53177Block Operator
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