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 1014060 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1014123 epoch_slot_no: 20523 block_no: 1014012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2018-05-16 15:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4899e905548c56ac24b15747d5d14212a49b5ec58ead595bfeee7be2f0e7f80Block Operator
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