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 1004132 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004194 epoch_slot_no: 10594 block_no: 1004084 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-14 08:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17326a9a9975b1e52d771ae2f697db1555b074d1118fd3efffe4c396435fef47Block Operator
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