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 1004602 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1004664 epoch_slot_no: 11064 block_no: 1004554 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2091 time: 2018-05-14 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96ed0915cfcf92deb691fcdf28b74575e969a9cf7d76e52bc27d9a75c43908e6Block Operator
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