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 1008210 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1008272 epoch_slot_no: 14672 block_no: 1008162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-15 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5535a228f790b166188d907f2f1f4fbf7f0fbf4a428e1e8a3a892cd12271ce7Block Operator
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