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 1004653 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004715 epoch_slot_no: 11115 block_no: 1004605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1565 time: 2018-05-14 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0b9944fca423924a0f1a75a8c13cb13fa19081973bd22d40f95e453e6f79cdcBlock Operator
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