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 1004026 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004088 epoch_slot_no: 10488 block_no: 1003978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-14 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe20545a581b6c6bc673766f76661ee85c951faced8bb64d34e7672807674fdd8Block Operator
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