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 1005472 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1005534 epoch_slot_no: 11934 block_no: 1005424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1661 time: 2018-05-14 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c869c68ac205a21d041b3ffebed55c73045221daa3c39ff6d68979fc1a14dceBlock Operator
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