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 1000427 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000489 epoch_slot_no: 6889 block_no: 1000379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2018-05-13 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14b19e7b08edd331a0f662fd7f4bd9a5d2df9e58505c255250bfec600d0894b8Block Operator
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