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 1002157 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1002219 epoch_slot_no: 8619 block_no: 1002109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-05-13 21:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x043dbd75406fd68448a1867016abd8d7c3b109350f6ca51d1baacdc3b00041d7Block Operator
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