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 1012097 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1012160 epoch_slot_no: 18560 block_no: 1012049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-16 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf6b3702363d4997fce1c7c0f2cec2f4d452c514fc4e96dc978618de49b87223Block Operator
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