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 1008720 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008782 epoch_slot_no: 15182 block_no: 1008672 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1163 time: 2018-05-15 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe72b184b0e68859ca9be5a5efc7b10dd9241e347a9a449066d1c8c9fcf6ab205Block Operator
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