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 1006468 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006530 epoch_slot_no: 12930 block_no: 1006420 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-05-14 21:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb052cca9b6e9a1204d9d81ed05adb789fabba484de9cb8b2548b7c879bec9a1eBlock Operator
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