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 1006351 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006413 epoch_slot_no: 12813 block_no: 1006303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3187 time: 2018-05-14 20:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f9118574a2be63bc6238ee1f975ba1cc243cafd9903ae6b236e2eca37849cdbBlock Operator
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