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 1001625 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001687 epoch_slot_no: 8087 block_no: 1001577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-05-13 18:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0269c98137b9853e46b3aec5a8d83bafd15afcc47f6a2d0e9261e826d92ace0Block Operator
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