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 1004311 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004373 epoch_slot_no: 10773 block_no: 1004263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2018-05-14 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbeab0ba4de09e6edaaea11a61cbe7a9630eacb47a00c7f9e5514e3d44f73613eBlock Operator
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