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 1027216 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1027279 epoch_slot_no: 12079 block_no: 1027167 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1469 time: 2018-05-19 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb8dfa9be421e6f990db5ab6f16bbd34cb9aa7fe21b5583f2eaed4f313f930ddBlock Operator
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