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 1024816 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1024879 epoch_slot_no: 9679 block_no: 1024767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2276 time: 2018-05-19 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28d3a990be8af0ea6d0bb0546c6c6fdc0ec54554ef2a7e1a49e35b53c0833e47Block Operator
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