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 1012880 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1012943 epoch_slot_no: 19343 block_no: 1012832 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4550 time: 2018-05-16 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6212dfdd1e276b6496700d4ad93b2377c2c0ab4aeb8860e21b343f953e4ff0e9Block Operator
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