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 1000683 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1000745 epoch_slot_no: 7145 block_no: 1000635 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2235 time: 2018-05-13 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85afcd0a3dc3d8a2bc6b28777ce8b62266f31dda3b2c308d1882543ba83ab2e6Block Operator
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