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 1013745 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1013808 epoch_slot_no: 20208 block_no: 1013697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-16 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53e9218e8ddf8f73846903e3808f94cdf5d0b9820377393695fbc4cd4f5af101Block Operator
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