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 1006313 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1006375 epoch_slot_no: 12775 block_no: 1006265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-14 20:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd78d7dab4cb834b9a643a18ebd29d9f7069c3b5a80a647f33a56688c83b629cfBlock Operator
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