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 1006411 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006473 epoch_slot_no: 12873 block_no: 1006363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-14 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1a9d7ada4d0676661e56b9b259626b8aa7d61fe47ce7fdd0a9c497f3f1cc85eBlock Operator
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