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 1005320 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1005382 epoch_slot_no: 11782 block_no: 1005272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1564 time: 2018-05-14 15:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3f401a4c807d1744ebfb17f72146bb6d93b6b597d355a2eef7580cfeff40e3cBlock Operator
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