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 1013706 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1013769 epoch_slot_no: 20169 block_no: 1013658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-05-16 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe648b9510e425e704558e9fab70dcccd9d42bbdb0f6877f436f2640ba69d1d90Block Operator
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