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 1010992 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1011055 epoch_slot_no: 17455 block_no: 1010944 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-05-15 22:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x375c497b0627a068d7f4e68cb305aaf08625465184eb939fed1af5973c9fa8e8Block Operator
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