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 1041085 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1041147 epoch_slot_no: 4347 block_no: 1041035 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1434 time: 2018-05-22 21:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3a274b07d10f57aebff9a1791e7ab60c2715c679e9817d2e2457478a47f8b5eBlock Operator
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