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 1005818 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1005880 epoch_slot_no: 12280 block_no: 1005770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-14 17:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe32b588963fcfbc61e179ec3f4804939e8c5fd0a54ca72e9d1f31fc94a76c179Block Operator
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