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 1031594 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1031657 epoch_slot_no: 16457 block_no: 1031545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1775 time: 2018-05-20 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6c7d63ffb4640188fb825ca6c96d7a0f767aeaa05578716b59f9e4610258e4bBlock Operator
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