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 1000881 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1000943 epoch_slot_no: 7343 block_no: 1000833 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1628 time: 2018-05-13 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe698a62105e9dade3cf93b0441989a38688a7e952393743158a169455a66ba94Block Operator
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