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 1013387 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1013450 epoch_slot_no: 19850 block_no: 1013339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-16 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ecde017585a1fb8301dd5169dfc2a2333608a38b89512e8eb81bfc545f9499bBlock Operator
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