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 1041027 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1041089 epoch_slot_no: 4289 block_no: 1040977 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1731 time: 2018-05-22 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b6d6238eb497dfd2424c4ab78442e5185cc90914194e037ea8b7c2fe95b151eBlock Operator
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