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 1008115 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008177 epoch_slot_no: 14577 block_no: 1008067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-05-15 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x080e12ad3f77ffacceb5fe8bfe925d7a050764e7ef2705a3ea7df2b0ffa202faBlock Operator
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