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 1011915 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1011978 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 1011867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-16 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58554f6b1442149b4dfb2e3b4a244686b3b76422d5e4ff3ed27880920fab2674Block Operator
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