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 1008031 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1008093 epoch_slot_no: 14493 block_no: 1007983 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2018-05-15 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4553164b3a77c05fd9754db4b6407b67c90501f4e0a71692ace7f3cedf2581d8Block Operator
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