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 1038995 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1039057 epoch_slot_no: 2257 block_no: 1038945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-22 10:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4f884f1b0af1292ca53f02a520e402dc26954af973b817b38a6c4d382b55f0eBlock Operator
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