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 1008378 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 1008440 epoch_slot_no: 14840 block_no: 1008330 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3486 time: 2018-05-15 08:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6138c23258583fd8f83ada50e8a6cdf7a7930ddab81e8c646d2f6f2bf840e16Block Operator
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