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 1008481 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008543 epoch_slot_no: 14943 block_no: 1008433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2018-05-15 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fa8359c90a33c61cac76a1f9f24960494966b56f711e0123c7a9b4a289f2b63Block Operator
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