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 1004163 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1004225 epoch_slot_no: 10625 block_no: 1004115 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1377 time: 2018-05-14 08:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0225e9f6630b96165030ddb8f217e5bf7ae1e387305a7fae63606187e2a9513Block Operator
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