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 1010235 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1010298 epoch_slot_no: 16698 block_no: 1010187 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2018-05-15 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0f193dd3296c4e1e2c945f84b292d07dd59f9808adbd430ba4db3defc2862b7Block Operator
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