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 1011945 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1012008 epoch_slot_no: 18408 block_no: 1011897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1737 time: 2018-05-16 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6290a54fcbb5079497e78897a8dfc797b24c31ad88e4ce448782aea3af4a26fBlock Operator
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