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 1001671 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001733 epoch_slot_no: 8133 block_no: 1001623 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1711 time: 2018-05-13 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79b0e60e7002b0011259b3b4cfa6769a8ce98bf21024f7590e3e265067bc93d6Block Operator
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