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 1003703 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1003765 epoch_slot_no: 10165 block_no: 1003655 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-14 06:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44fcdc81bcb3d1b09c187a335c9ea7b8679d8992b538d4c97f7d62bfe5c146a5Block Operator
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