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 1001575 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1001637 epoch_slot_no: 8037 block_no: 1001527 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-13 18:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28f51fde0c4204f15044f0f0516d09738cf2a5168199d96fc50933be58f3eb89Block Operator
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