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 1004651 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1004713 epoch_slot_no: 11113 block_no: 1004603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2018-05-14 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x057cd494f61414bd4dbd7e6d223603b8d4d7d1faced4e7fe351ecdcee752f79bBlock Operator
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