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 1026973 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1027036 epoch_slot_no: 11836 block_no: 1026924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1543 time: 2018-05-19 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2a5e0b57279fc639ca55eaa115892b54827f47cbd83b7060fb554916bd3e245Block Operator
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