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 1005301 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1005363 epoch_slot_no: 11763 block_no: 1005253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-14 15:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8774b88a817db999ca49ce6f2b49466d3ec72671ce77093c58b9f119473d4773Block Operator
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