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 1039133 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1039195 epoch_slot_no: 2395 block_no: 1039083 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2111 time: 2018-05-22 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2eb9edbbf99bd9ac21af330a75203462e88a201fdaa70df8cf081f619307b522Block Operator
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