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 1001380 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1001442 epoch_slot_no: 7842 block_no: 1001332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1684 time: 2018-05-13 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa341b499a7ab156ae5cf0f784786d3bafa2938b2f87965e467f35ddf483d39bbBlock Operator
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