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 1008146 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008208 epoch_slot_no: 14608 block_no: 1008098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2018-05-15 06:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50b43f47fbd90361bfaff4e70d254ff1c3a5c20250b8dafcc2bff3da2259c540Block Operator
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