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 1000329 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000391 epoch_slot_no: 6791 block_no: 1000281 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-05-13 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd516728edaf93ebe5b6e0df74b26500cafcda03446a5c177b4e5120b0d91b5dbBlock Operator
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