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 1012554 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1012617 epoch_slot_no: 19017 block_no: 1012506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5104 time: 2018-05-16 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5467ce3e1bc7ab5ccde64bb729fceed19d90768464f90ae06c783aedee72f39Block Operator
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