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 1026915 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1026978 epoch_slot_no: 11778 block_no: 1026866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1917 time: 2018-05-19 15:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2db4b108cc0c3482dab32aec2f68e69b1e4e4a8aea47e1b65512636a0bf46797Block Operator
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