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 1009246 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1009308 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 1009198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2018-05-15 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf16c7d4c855b97428a4e95ea35b49253ec3631069e58c31a47590d376977b671Block Operator
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