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 1004911 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1004973 epoch_slot_no: 11373 block_no: 1004863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1562 time: 2018-05-14 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51d2156cf10989574ba773420b4782aa2b95cd2479bd260810627db7abcf12e7Block Operator
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