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 1025029 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1025092 epoch_slot_no: 9892 block_no: 1024980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-19 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7538d9208958182fad7c247e2a2549a5b60cea14337d5e645db2026dcdbb9e2fBlock Operator
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