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 1028085 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1028148 epoch_slot_no: 12948 block_no: 1028036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2568 time: 2018-05-19 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f6714502f0795a4c5fc311f0bbfcf9563a4e6328c43681ddaeb6e5cd423fe28Block Operator
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