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 1006642 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1006704 epoch_slot_no: 13104 block_no: 1006594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1883 time: 2018-05-14 22:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeeafc7997171ebd4605880e097fad359886132928d68eada0c9515550f0ee273Block Operator
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