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 1038443 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1038505 epoch_slot_no: 1705 block_no: 1038393 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-22 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e5528374d2b3095b1e09807bdbd00134f94d3b91c9c754e89d5589c485c1a6eBlock Operator
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