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 1001423 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1001485 epoch_slot_no: 7885 block_no: 1001375 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-13 17:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87f6a19451e119b1932366d6778e0834f9e054dafcccef761a7fe2c5a2ef562dBlock Operator
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