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 1005054 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1005116 epoch_slot_no: 11516 block_no: 1005006 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-14 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c356e6269ac2324db99ea6e30bf9fa5d19df3bcaefd412120afbb137a70d8faBlock Operator
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