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 1028123 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1028186 epoch_slot_no: 12986 block_no: 1028074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-05-19 21:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0ff9ffe96cb63567449992ce93f62d9b038462ed6c7101e3dd1d715d7072724Block Operator
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