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 1009594 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1009657 epoch_slot_no: 16057 block_no: 1009546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2018-05-15 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad569d571756b7eab3656c8aa1cb0be354e32e5eecb6a90361379a921e9843f2Block Operator
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