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 1007006 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1007068 epoch_slot_no: 13468 block_no: 1006958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-15 00:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb68cfe4a2da13c6c4bd1bbe3d73b6267e8a86c904cc698654181de56fe05e5fcBlock Operator
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