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 1008377 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1008439 epoch_slot_no: 14839 block_no: 1008329 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2788 time: 2018-05-15 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09d7791179451663054b6ff8f85ee493d57381728b79a995afd2aaf960b7f9beBlock Operator
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