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 1009800 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1009863 epoch_slot_no: 16263 block_no: 1009752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2256 time: 2018-05-15 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc380b0957946343a7c488f1d8ac9d310699815dda6aadbd3b64c7001934f4939Block Operator
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