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 1041270 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1041332 epoch_slot_no: 4532 block_no: 1041220 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1895 time: 2018-05-22 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7f3f67c1bb5ef2b99202c2d9042a5ebe7cdee5f10e5eacd090de1fdb00a3facBlock Operator
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