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 1010398 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1010461 epoch_slot_no: 16861 block_no: 1010350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-05-15 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3673ac8f79adb695d09c6cdae73a0227f24565c9339214ad292dd426795379ecBlock Operator
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