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 1028040 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1028103 epoch_slot_no: 12903 block_no: 1027991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-19 21:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d7e601660661b1c2fe2af51a61dd4fcd6f04929cca9be2a63212c6f4d5c35fbBlock Operator
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