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 1002944 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1003006 epoch_slot_no: 9406 block_no: 1002896 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-14 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd98b868b61f43acbe08dc6efc081c0f3e6beb79c232d17dc78313bb24f58a1f1Block Operator
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