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 1001217 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001279 epoch_slot_no: 7679 block_no: 1001169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1081 time: 2018-05-13 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a71b563df5d46fb0fcdde999f4268330d323791b1b75ff9901f829c1a8eff4fBlock Operator
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