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 1001739 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001801 epoch_slot_no: 8201 block_no: 1001691 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1413 time: 2018-05-13 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e1e20e9ceb9f96645b3049a904a2955f785e24e7a90b450d6ce689f8abb43e6Block Operator
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