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 1006980 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1007042 epoch_slot_no: 13442 block_no: 1006932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5985 time: 2018-05-15 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc00ff59d6fcf4dc59cf3a3097224e345aca1b7bd5ab4d99566705decbddad2c6Block Operator
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