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 1040703 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1040765 epoch_slot_no: 3965 block_no: 1040653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2603 time: 2018-05-22 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbddcd712580065ea4dfd905b1580200df07773aac0a33ea1e9578b39e4c68f9dBlock Operator
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