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 1005184 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1005246 epoch_slot_no: 11646 block_no: 1005136 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2018-05-14 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26c0c84c010bc1165622b1e6d7c68b3a06397b040883bf167b1d01110b90f95cBlock Operator
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