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 1040087 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1040149 epoch_slot_no: 3349 block_no: 1040037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2472 time: 2018-05-22 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e584f6fcdd09f78d83f16ff27a38fba8a7d3a924d2863ebbefd4b305cc6f829Block Operator
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