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 1007731 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1007793 epoch_slot_no: 14193 block_no: 1007683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2018-05-15 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x060d700884c7fa9e7dec4352ddd4f3e270b1654dd1fd7e2dfa19d33b24ef455dBlock Operator
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