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 1029829 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1029892 epoch_slot_no: 14692 block_no: 1029780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-05-20 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x857a9612bc0466900613e0f63d99185fe1a085fc5fb5f24e87b68b598cd27eeeBlock Operator
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