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 1014957 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1015020 epoch_slot_no: 21420 block_no: 1014909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1280 time: 2018-05-16 20:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62d17cebdeed6b7367603e5d265dfd6de49141fa065125ef117332fab8f2f84bBlock Operator
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