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 1008097 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1008159 epoch_slot_no: 14559 block_no: 1008049 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2251 time: 2018-05-15 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2414d85133cb6615c9015327ff2734604ee84a831b80c1f5102365b2916eae0Block Operator
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