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 1015989 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1016052 epoch_slot_no: 852 block_no: 1015940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-17 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x606864e43256f256e225a0885e05d96a079ddcbb35f0832d0bce0796f0906405Block Operator
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