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 1016083 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1016146 epoch_slot_no: 946 block_no: 1016034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2104 time: 2018-05-17 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa94738417e6746e476eb368652e2a886221affc41b894ea09075b211885b5bf6Block Operator
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