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 1041128 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1041190 epoch_slot_no: 4390 block_no: 1041078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-22 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ebac725f5d4f632554ab00c0b6a12bc7c2ff14e1515a315a531fe7237d7bff1Block Operator
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