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 1041137 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1041199 epoch_slot_no: 4399 block_no: 1041087 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-05-22 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26676eab9f9bcba645cc13bd368fa02f157163eb4bc3b2927fe623e73de04880Block Operator
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