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 1015985 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1016048 epoch_slot_no: 848 block_no: 1015936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-17 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8f66149e975e60c5cb07ec4bf69532b94eb3efc4e2efafd2e201f59da098940Block Operator
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