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 1000009 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1000071 epoch_slot_no: 6471 block_no: 999961 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1337 time: 2018-05-13 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87d33292f43671bcfcd467efbfaea2bf977a454ffd3cccaa90d5f3e09f77e021Block Operator
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