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 1003500 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1003562 epoch_slot_no: 9962 block_no: 1003452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-14 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x569f10c91c89aba6b297dcfca8447970e6ab0ea255e7b3762323bfb4719288e3Block Operator
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