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 1000027 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000089 epoch_slot_no: 6489 block_no: 999979 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-05-13 09:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c01a7cea928970419905514a3e08502d9d822a5f30ebd939e23bbfeb467127aBlock Operator
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