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 1005224 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1005286 epoch_slot_no: 11686 block_no: 1005176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-14 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4b318a9d048a6cfc2dd3f056f647a6c7ed86b7f76ada09c8121690f7ab55403Block Operator
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