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 1010715 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1010778 epoch_slot_no: 17178 block_no: 1010667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-05-15 21:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebbbac90a66369658bb99f09d5711930fb5c0dc675163941ae96a325e5834855Block Operator
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