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 1041034 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1041096 epoch_slot_no: 4296 block_no: 1040984 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2543 time: 2018-05-22 21:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a2522c6260c73287f6162c71b49f79378294f2077f3c51fc2fe901e72bbba4fBlock Operator
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