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 1030100 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1030163 epoch_slot_no: 14963 block_no: 1030051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-20 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c12a2ec1b47651d16bd19e5b582fa8675ce41cb1c79b225ab4b806121c90710Block Operator
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