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 1001916 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001978 epoch_slot_no: 8378 block_no: 1001868 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2018-05-13 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9810c32e77aa57085dc9dfea48165b7ca61da49f8f8df6c972c0d29f15757151Block Operator
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