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 1001659 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1001721 epoch_slot_no: 8121 block_no: 1001611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2018-05-13 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd996eddd6dd5fb7b07a3c3967eb5dd06b01918ad50c71dc1f0bc41ffc724c5f7Block Operator
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