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 1041094 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1041156 epoch_slot_no: 4356 block_no: 1041044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-05-22 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2533a44bd9dc9b9d7b685898a95f6b1dff40cf11ed520468b71a83d2a81b2cdBlock Operator
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