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 1012009 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1012072 epoch_slot_no: 18472 block_no: 1011961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2018-05-16 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x879c85a58ca9ea2db1167cf3151a101fabab7fe16abbcd9bc6f73f9bd221fc6eBlock Operator
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