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 1009474 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1009537 epoch_slot_no: 15937 block_no: 1009426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-15 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55d0583195ab9c56528a030b2e8d155683016fb886b572e0304688ad183f2ed2Block Operator
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