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 1000292 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000354 epoch_slot_no: 6754 block_no: 1000244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-13 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3d6b9ae1d878eb5f6902d275b5e5bd7ca294ae19f809d82d4e50bb200f4e95eBlock Operator
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