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 1030277 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1030340 epoch_slot_no: 15140 block_no: 1030228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2204 time: 2018-05-20 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48c5a65e4f864ec6cc7b2f7ce66bbfd89eb3024a6357bf6ebd90cb125ac71d1bBlock Operator
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