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 1002643 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1002705 epoch_slot_no: 9105 block_no: 1002595 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2018-05-14 00:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x018bd48a6cd2be32a1925c5386856ca8badb10e4b8e312f1ffcc1fd64f2f4123Block Operator
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