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 1006543 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006605 epoch_slot_no: 13005 block_no: 1006495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-05-14 21:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xade1cc815ab4de582f15595b8472cd1fd0a46c4cb7cf535532f0a4a031333ae6Block Operator
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