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 1010217 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1010280 epoch_slot_no: 16680 block_no: 1010169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-05-15 18:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd104c6f9404bffb446ea36a0d7decf52691d503d7182c1a6612e249e98e0505aBlock Operator
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