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 1014180 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1014243 epoch_slot_no: 20643 block_no: 1014132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3523 time: 2018-05-16 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd48e27f63187b13402f386e083a445f6f0b5840c4d53777537737b880d959327Block Operator
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