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 1008904 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1008966 epoch_slot_no: 15366 block_no: 1008856 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-15 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4123d534cad65f044d7f3828204e152daf3b8edf60b5f2732f81d80f79b466a6Block Operator
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