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 1030222 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1030285 epoch_slot_no: 15085 block_no: 1030173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-05-20 09:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x114bfeeedd36aea22ae6e4f0ca570c99feea81f2553b47d964e5db0879962e5dBlock Operator
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