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 1025371 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1025434 epoch_slot_no: 10234 block_no: 1025322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-19 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90bf55d32559fd7d8a11d9cef6bf89e76ba24d6eeed44e6cc240ed2f1dbe8a63Block Operator
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