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 1006410 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006472 epoch_slot_no: 12872 block_no: 1006362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2018-05-14 21:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x876fc42e0a96776b3fdfd6e61410244840ab3bc19b9d5ff0b07d0e2eedf7bebcBlock Operator
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