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 1039502 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1039564 epoch_slot_no: 2764 block_no: 1039452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2100 time: 2018-05-22 13:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fe620ce26890ec63a258d18cffb686080bb02cc0de5c9aa06cd7a7faea91d1dBlock Operator
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