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 1016043 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1016106 epoch_slot_no: 906 block_no: 1015994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-17 02:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29753b2ae1176162b7729631606632720c26047fd649722fbaa235ad2b41e8fcBlock Operator
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