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 1003456 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1003518 epoch_slot_no: 9918 block_no: 1003408 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-14 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38f248dbcd7c8872e77f59bae021292746cee6cdd64c3d14fe1e3c8320f52eb0Block Operator
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