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 1012425 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1012488 epoch_slot_no: 18888 block_no: 1012377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1019 time: 2018-05-16 06:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddf5454cc98ec4de6ecb16cef9cb01b5ba44f5ff0996bd11ec1903a0a4624118Block Operator
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