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 1026855 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1026918 epoch_slot_no: 11718 block_no: 1026806 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-05-19 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7a31ed8b51befc7d6eac73882f6d014a35dea2e839fdaad9afec477ed7a9a4dBlock Operator
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