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 1003616 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1003678 epoch_slot_no: 10078 block_no: 1003568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2018-05-14 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24eb5de086ceabd8bce0f49d1746ab8dad6acca6494da4ac3418f8ed2c0be643Block Operator
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