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 1000801 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000863 epoch_slot_no: 7263 block_no: 1000753 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2258 time: 2018-05-13 14:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04d74a1fd73e1f58bab9c3efb0b7c2f658d62ba4e38ff7bc04b8e666a920c5caBlock Operator
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