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 1002008 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1002070 epoch_slot_no: 8470 block_no: 1001960 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-05-13 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xabdb6f2a7c371fc808ba7122d76bd09eb9d7c2efa4a9cc7e653aa3ba13b88843Block Operator
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