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 1010460 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1010523 epoch_slot_no: 16923 block_no: 1010412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-05-15 19:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd76953716abb9c5128d82a6b61fbb4911ebda3d0b67f3b7e1ede2ad15bc6797dBlock Operator
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