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 1002829 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1002891 epoch_slot_no: 9291 block_no: 1002781 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-14 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb45d9b4a7029443eb082d7385dbdb1029240cc26a6b0f3cedca2a3312303dca9Block Operator
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