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 1038487 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1038549 epoch_slot_no: 1749 block_no: 1038437 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1298 time: 2018-05-22 07:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41edb588d99308211728fe3cc78af095a3496f5dddfa5af85c66bd000e7e1c43Block Operator
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