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 1039684 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1039746 epoch_slot_no: 2946 block_no: 1039634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-22 14:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3b54f2fa84c5952fcd17ee5d7289ea600096dc8eb3852b6ccf3e63836c48507Block Operator
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