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 1012006 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1012069 epoch_slot_no: 18469 block_no: 1011958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4219 time: 2018-05-16 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1676777af5ac1729ccec42d6b15f2f368a78f1b8ea654c45cfbfa95662a7b05Block Operator
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