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 1026026 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1026089 epoch_slot_no: 10889 block_no: 1025977 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-19 10:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd030e7540cea68a5f7779dfc1c1d5069ea7ac534a25ff61cc6a4a67f56a5b69dBlock Operator
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