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 1039537 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1039599 epoch_slot_no: 2799 block_no: 1039487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1304 time: 2018-05-22 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45dd724e657debe0e0af8805ed4d8b437c589decb1ae1839ac2954b96e7eb1e8Block Operator
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