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 1008938 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1009000 epoch_slot_no: 15400 block_no: 1008890 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-15 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9c5e4b2303d66c428ce4252e30fb6d422249558e3454c6a1f2b2e6c673e9980Block Operator
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