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 1012052 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1012115 epoch_slot_no: 18515 block_no: 1012004 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-16 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38cde02897300c8454ae0ece702f73686a64e017970b0a6a2c447ac6d17cc3e7Block Operator
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