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 1030547 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1030610 epoch_slot_no: 15410 block_no: 1030498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-20 11:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10234b813363248d801f5bef6b975f4472f645cfc49d2dd850df11a36d2d9db8Block Operator
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