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 1012750 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1012813 epoch_slot_no: 19213 block_no: 1012702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-16 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3461c4ea1643ba271db73854b43b662c35aaeb38c7e5cf0a4c287de6fec2e530Block Operator
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