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 1003191 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1003253 epoch_slot_no: 9653 block_no: 1003143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-05-14 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8905c354433e93034d12651316946f9f7e8e4677fe4bc2203946fcb84b21a49Block Operator
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