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 1004238 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1004300 epoch_slot_no: 10700 block_no: 1004190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1376 time: 2018-05-14 09:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb040768b7a8d668511239819cb235682a1ebe5768ea3a6db1edb24089e78a890Block Operator
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