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 1011929 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1011992 epoch_slot_no: 18392 block_no: 1011881 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2018-05-16 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b1c616a7fb7d7d49c6dd193f67505939e212b047f2072c606365a5fa9cdbd1aBlock Operator
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