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 1010301 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1010364 epoch_slot_no: 16764 block_no: 1010253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-05-15 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdce1857408a8e8fec115cb63a7b4c6e4df4b75fe65db8cff93e4a301307d047bBlock Operator
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