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 1013196 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1013259 epoch_slot_no: 19659 block_no: 1013148 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-16 10:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa64066bc4322c48ec1189ae872f8cabbec748d4dd7c3ae664f602802380e7e2aBlock Operator
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