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 1011856 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1011919 epoch_slot_no: 18319 block_no: 1011808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-16 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffc467e172a7bb7f04a4b04c28c7a749b63a9f6f121d775301921dbc4e410839Block Operator
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