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 1004364 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004426 epoch_slot_no: 10826 block_no: 1004316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2018-05-14 09:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd077b3f36e17fbf32ce779d9fd1f6c93dd72e116942268f980010333c04d7dbfBlock Operator
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