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 1039847 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1039909 epoch_slot_no: 3109 block_no: 1039797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2464 time: 2018-05-22 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd57f7064668c22bc563f19d468b496b1fae7af16f18525606b335c173a87fa86Block Operator
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