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 1013615 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1013678 epoch_slot_no: 20078 block_no: 1013567 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2862 time: 2018-05-16 13:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2234919703895c49a6eeb23f425fe979dbb9c7cdb5783ec66d29f1170f336f5Block Operator
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