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 1013466 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1013529 epoch_slot_no: 19929 block_no: 1013418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2018-05-16 12:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f836ae67378353158083f7fbfd7da6e8e2a58d6f4a12a486c6f26fe6663d240Block Operator
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