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 1026524 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1026587 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 1026475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2018-05-19 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0c7a6b5e8aca577735b5802f4665d333cf30f21fddfc95655c9fa7ce286cbe7Block Operator
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