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 1039892 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1039954 epoch_slot_no: 3154 block_no: 1039842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2018-05-22 15:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a3b5e319d7cd26c5aa5b7f8058defb97a71c8ecd43c5814aa83048258f4e08eBlock Operator
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