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 1003534 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1003596 epoch_slot_no: 9996 block_no: 1003486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5391 time: 2018-05-14 05:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0765fc6f8954ada0fa8643eb4659c7a621b576ac3f529699c2f8b69fdb9a88fBlock Operator
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