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 1039652 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1039714 epoch_slot_no: 2914 block_no: 1039602 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2018-05-22 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33b619a129308bcc0125bab8a2324443aea7ca1a47c1e2597a85ad5458eed777Block Operator
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