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 1008976 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1009038 epoch_slot_no: 15438 block_no: 1008928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-05-15 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35d08124adc8af270b4cd26ac066d21ef5d3bd0356a42d6dfc760e7aaf65c5bcBlock Operator
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