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 1005021 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1005083 epoch_slot_no: 11483 block_no: 1004973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-14 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94eca43cfd6ce61106ee5f09b69f5041e505b646eb74d01a1bbc8e3d6f0d845bBlock Operator
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