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 1038827 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1038889 epoch_slot_no: 2089 block_no: 1038777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-22 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b44b139af5c59930d87883dda187253365c1f22706241bb3cdbdd07bdb1a373Block Operator
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