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 1009229 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1009291 epoch_slot_no: 15691 block_no: 1009181 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5602 time: 2018-05-15 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63081c9d61a0ce7f1ade81cd1082479a45c66abf8a822c97d187a5182aeebc38Block Operator
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