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 1011506 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1011569 epoch_slot_no: 17969 block_no: 1011458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-16 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0cc8712c4d6e96215bcfaa853267dc48e07e6ef8cf2ae0feed9d0e018493408Block Operator
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