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 1000736 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1000798 epoch_slot_no: 7198 block_no: 1000688 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2018-05-13 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ddb6b62eb5e59ee6f4f0955c609f957e718a452b1618c690d0f989160d679c3Block Operator
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