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 1003161 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1003223 epoch_slot_no: 9623 block_no: 1003113 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-14 03:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6f35f4a8919fdff08417b57aa95a888b6da08391ac968aa24848545f6633f62Block Operator
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