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 1041090 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1041152 epoch_slot_no: 4352 block_no: 1041040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2788 time: 2018-05-22 21:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa67e815967f9594bb3628561a0005f547f29da9d3fed5fd8e849c7634d8d18feBlock Operator
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