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 1002796 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1002858 epoch_slot_no: 9258 block_no: 1002748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2018-05-14 01:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4c95d1f09e742be9a3c2b26ba1c1dc0918275c5c369d3f3f3047941a3639527Block Operator
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