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 1030290 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1030353 epoch_slot_no: 15153 block_no: 1030241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2018-05-20 09:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce5f1287acee8acf545042e5f7dcd518aad58316308f4e1bfa5c899db8b0042dBlock Operator
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