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 1006429 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006491 epoch_slot_no: 12891 block_no: 1006381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-14 21:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02d1e186f1bcea78f50b9c79ce68d608383c35d0da4731c6d9c7c7758a77af08Block Operator
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