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 1024968 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1025031 epoch_slot_no: 9831 block_no: 1024919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2018-05-19 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x244d1969082588f67e5092c4ac258525553411e93846d0f38d2525363fc35a6aBlock Operator
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