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 1032262 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1032325 epoch_slot_no: 17125 block_no: 1032213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1516 time: 2018-05-20 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb56655c939d80c80a8f5b42394aad5c22476cb10a6ad08ec1d52c9070ed33d3cBlock Operator
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