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 1000336 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000398 epoch_slot_no: 6798 block_no: 1000288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-13 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa688ec4ead5d56f82fa881ba5b11dfe7691490b71e6a6cdada6fee1d3d1e978Block Operator
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