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 1028975 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1029038 epoch_slot_no: 13838 block_no: 1028926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-20 02:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc490c5409ba233e271007951726f37ca9d0c59d03013b6b74bf1b77eba2ba1d2Block Operator
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