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 1006328 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1006390 epoch_slot_no: 12790 block_no: 1006280 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-14 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3942e20e749418249015c96760f170088a8f27f0314c7b2001d66afd083e91abBlock Operator
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