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 1026468 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1026531 epoch_slot_no: 11331 block_no: 1026419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2018-05-19 12:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24cf35ac17f5a759f9357d788bb6e1cd0426325b4f2e0914cff440d393de00f2Block Operator
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