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 1005391 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1005453 epoch_slot_no: 11853 block_no: 1005343 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2110 time: 2018-05-14 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cd4ca29d9341c6df6e944b08f3f19d97b851431d0f28f0f434e1f2a7e6fcea2Block Operator
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