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 1029636 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1029699 epoch_slot_no: 14499 block_no: 1029587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-05-20 06:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xabda8a5509a1d61c1a1fe2047cf6a96399cc6ddca57d9c218eec2612d0140334Block Operator
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