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 1016128 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1016191 epoch_slot_no: 991 block_no: 1016079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1378 time: 2018-05-17 03:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1201446aa880585a585d616f28e30c54f01faa477336870bcec9dc5ceb913258Block Operator
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