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 1009231 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1009293 epoch_slot_no: 15693 block_no: 1009183 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2860 time: 2018-05-15 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0cf354882021a00ac157dd305d48c60756376fd3adf0dbdddc9d171ef48b34bBlock Operator
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