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 1008592 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008654 epoch_slot_no: 15054 block_no: 1008544 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-15 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3c6463712d8956a995de6114a5e7e203e44ec3369677a8c1e80c1c8bc502467Block Operator
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