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 1004815 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004877 epoch_slot_no: 11277 block_no: 1004767 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-14 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dd34693671f2a11ab331fe48bb2a85db62589b2990704e0641a8281fa36b1f6Block Operator
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