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 1016906 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1016969 epoch_slot_no: 1769 block_no: 1016857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-17 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x988157ab835b66c058fa23c81b4f368583e6edae94f4a9c067dbeb9a1e503b1bBlock Operator
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