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 1008486 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1008548 epoch_slot_no: 14948 block_no: 1008438 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-15 08:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a1b6d3e90deb2b5c6f7c9940ffd3d219876c81a832d254696cfff0706c9f369Block Operator
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