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 1003176 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1003238 epoch_slot_no: 9638 block_no: 1003128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-14 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x017c5e80a8aa84391d10aca41d344e7e8be6e3cc0187a536ce8005a6839518c5Block Operator
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