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 1039683 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1039745 epoch_slot_no: 2945 block_no: 1039633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2018-05-22 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5f6b237396a72bd6bfc83886394d5b0076a1398cdb2a4ed2aaea2d3577b7de7Block Operator
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