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 1038006 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1038068 epoch_slot_no: 1268 block_no: 1037956 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1826 time: 2018-05-22 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90e470f243cb3e167934cf196ea85af3986534fb1de5d98e491b2a8135d6a171Block Operator
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