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 1009956 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1010019 epoch_slot_no: 16419 block_no: 1009908 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1260 time: 2018-05-15 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e23a9ab7b17e52913621894d0375d61a1cf77fbd834b1f3486dadfc14079fc4Block Operator
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