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 1038112 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1038174 epoch_slot_no: 1374 block_no: 1038062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1813 time: 2018-05-22 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25f30104a8994dc0b4c4299ba4fc4072c39a82e27a6c4ad1125e15c32b7e58ddBlock Operator
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