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 1029693 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1029756 epoch_slot_no: 14556 block_no: 1029644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2018-05-20 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x913eff3560f4baad45ac87a8c80e0b1ce7ff34cb8ca20941dfa97050b5e1ca8aBlock Operator
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