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 1001657 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1001719 epoch_slot_no: 8119 block_no: 1001609 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2018-05-13 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e48bbe79b04eb252f3f7dddff433aec7f73891ead0ae3b83263a09968d00a8bBlock Operator
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