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 1031512 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1031575 epoch_slot_no: 16375 block_no: 1031463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-20 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c90b4d697b1c604168594f67abafa9d04d2b60801c62adb8dd681e1b4759072Block Operator
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