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 1005787 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1005849 epoch_slot_no: 12249 block_no: 1005739 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2644 time: 2018-05-14 17:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfeecc603724c654f8cddcb96b960e071fc4913a73a4b94ae04e6444596727b3bBlock Operator
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