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 1038533 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1038595 epoch_slot_no: 1795 block_no: 1038483 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3299 time: 2018-05-22 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb74910f1adebd4276ad53a6c1f9839ebeec22bcfa3c194f75018feb40e01d49Block Operator
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