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 1025193 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1025256 epoch_slot_no: 10056 block_no: 1025144 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-19 05:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f7725c91c475cb0b159b096d6bd2443ecb838f68ca50df6001134322c92a4c4Block Operator
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