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 1030191 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1030254 epoch_slot_no: 15054 block_no: 1030142 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2256 time: 2018-05-20 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3622ee340c6e0b4eae6e1299a8e47c66abe40b8fe2949d9e4dd0a98c70013b2aBlock Operator
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