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 1024496 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1024559 epoch_slot_no: 9359 block_no: 1024447 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-19 01:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b30fde80a8a76b702026bb5b97910d04bf8c4a0e078093e3dae331140e7fb5fBlock Operator
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