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 1024830 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1024893 epoch_slot_no: 9693 block_no: 1024781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-19 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02d6f0ea43fc0972a44ec814cbfdb9f2104758345306c148c82a1a98cab96f59Block Operator
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