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 1011576 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1011639 epoch_slot_no: 18039 block_no: 1011528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1566 time: 2018-05-16 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676ed6cdb2b09ae2ccfafadc09d7bb5bac872af5f7b2c0db86804e27b0d30933Block Operator
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