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 1026540 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1026603 epoch_slot_no: 11403 block_no: 1026491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1563 time: 2018-05-19 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c937925d4f964fec48208ae69cdaa23553854b4d327f1146f3aad8eac6856ffBlock Operator
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