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 1031226 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1031289 epoch_slot_no: 16089 block_no: 1031177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1698 time: 2018-05-20 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7471c230930596cd8bf637d20992fd91e501a1ccc04b7349bca61da3264a8afBlock Operator
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