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 1016563 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1016626 epoch_slot_no: 1426 block_no: 1016514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-17 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x206f77323ed62590cc1b87b2118b7cba305a2bfc73f49d26d6a759e6c0ad245aBlock Operator
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