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 1004995 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1005057 epoch_slot_no: 11457 block_no: 1004947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1608 time: 2018-05-14 13:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab5ac46d43125eb3df3dce25619b357d2d2178a9173000bf87fe6900b7dfcac9Block Operator
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