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 1001136 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1001198 epoch_slot_no: 7598 block_no: 1001088 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3201 time: 2018-05-13 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e4171f212b341ecfe80598799a9f87cb327b48e4a2f857d1baa8a644f3acc36Block Operator
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