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 1003983 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1004045 epoch_slot_no: 10445 block_no: 1003935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1822 time: 2018-05-14 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92717d70c5c78d613649169b07e333857a2150db73b5f9204164a075135e5e21Block Operator
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