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 1028819 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1028882 epoch_slot_no: 13682 block_no: 1028770 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1434 time: 2018-05-20 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54275d5013bb432d91924b052ed0b6f73f5e5fb604add0e2cb8fcff66e12b644Block Operator
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