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 1010684 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1010747 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 1010636 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2425 time: 2018-05-15 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x045c9c7463130f61f4627370ffb9f0e5556936d00280fc4691f1b647e6351cefBlock Operator
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