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 1001097 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001159 epoch_slot_no: 7559 block_no: 1001049 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-13 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85df583abd55b537a82e9504a9eefb8c9ede2d75fec5036830270d3517641d50Block Operator
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