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 1009833 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1009896 epoch_slot_no: 16296 block_no: 1009785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-05-15 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d93c59ef5000900ff5ad715b75954c409433b43c5c914c01ae08deadc38ca55Block Operator
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