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 1008396 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008458 epoch_slot_no: 14858 block_no: 1008348 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-15 08:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x977690a49c835c5f8b108f351ef0d40c32b6254ce0ab87d9060cd40a2a14ab56Block Operator
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