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 1004896 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1004958 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 1004848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1526 time: 2018-05-14 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf22b4281f1eeaed7a98b36d9fa82d9d94958a3fe2a503366289f4980e84f38fBlock Operator
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