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 1007069 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1007131 epoch_slot_no: 13531 block_no: 1007021 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1535 time: 2018-05-15 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fcf74a2078d62f6746479de63ea34ac0c2723d989f92836661492f02710ad0eBlock Operator
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