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 1038178 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1038240 epoch_slot_no: 1440 block_no: 1038128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1869 time: 2018-05-22 05:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb13b42332ac24105d99b95824938ce5a69393a762de41cd4852d9703893e4fe1Block Operator
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