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 1029295 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1029358 epoch_slot_no: 14158 block_no: 1029246 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-05-20 04:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2484b9a9589da0d62d90e41a397d51a6d40844307072e0804c07a2c2e7118e9Block Operator
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