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 1000936 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1000998 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 1000888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2615 time: 2018-05-13 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab7f913e5575b71a4c6296848f35e137514d93a3347d5f91c94c383d7a485fd4Block Operator
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