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 1011257 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1011320 epoch_slot_no: 17720 block_no: 1011209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-16 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa94646513a77befd3bf4d953a49308b11d528b5c6e20d9c58ee5e53d8ccf9773Block Operator
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