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 1016878 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1016941 epoch_slot_no: 1741 block_no: 1016829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-17 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0539d752d13ddfce2d9744d51ac3ce67d763a8ea0ec6e1075586038cd9955d5Block Operator
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