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 1006188 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1006250 epoch_slot_no: 12650 block_no: 1006140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-14 20:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedb76fc19fc79468ef37e0ce64a07fe3d0c104667d3054825be0ae97b5c1ce21Block Operator
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