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 1005466 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1005528 epoch_slot_no: 11928 block_no: 1005418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2822 time: 2018-05-14 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50126998d593152eff6ccb9d44dd5202f6367d28599924569e44369c016dc028Block Operator
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