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 1026165 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1026228 epoch_slot_no: 11028 block_no: 1026116 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2018-05-19 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbc99f91b723aa11a4c2ece4356bed76e86cc94b89be459de904d1e86b336695Block Operator
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