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 1008194 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008256 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 1008146 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-05-15 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16e17798dd048437c993382f2cb37182aa93fb46888eaa2c4f5ce23186d5c4d5Block Operator
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