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 1008636 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1008698 epoch_slot_no: 15098 block_no: 1008588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2516 time: 2018-05-15 09:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5610323c85707478dfd19c7646d0d5c532d471e95ada5fbe92bd7e8be8118bf8Block Operator
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