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 1014268 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1014331 epoch_slot_no: 20731 block_no: 1014220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-16 16:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95a69cc604b16e25f7d109f4e0aafb543ed7b72d6ae6fd833890f5de4e2962aeBlock Operator
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