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 1039806 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1039868 epoch_slot_no: 3068 block_no: 1039756 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1557 time: 2018-05-22 14:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45fcea3b59f7e226e3f47aeef292f936c95fa007ee9e920456faeeb44554dbb4Block Operator
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