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 1039680 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1039742 epoch_slot_no: 2942 block_no: 1039630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-22 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8afc06fde23f78e2ed9965ff9ba5a1e17527d88621a40de3c173a1c79560a253Block Operator
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