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 1000651 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1000713 epoch_slot_no: 7113 block_no: 1000603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1964 time: 2018-05-13 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc229b14606a553664765a7bc6ed80d0849a89274b6da2f856cd839295ee4534bBlock Operator
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