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 1004305 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004367 epoch_slot_no: 10767 block_no: 1004257 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-14 09:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d9d2b29037abe3d4acf81581b065b9d93c5ee1b104f13157b70114a41d7880cBlock Operator
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