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 1008226 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1008288 epoch_slot_no: 14688 block_no: 1008178 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3337 time: 2018-05-15 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e85b2e12a8e3b71cabaea278a2ea4abd36804fe3f4da899cfa37c94e99d4538Block Operator
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