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 1041471 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1041533 epoch_slot_no: 4733 block_no: 1041421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-23 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f5a96814c40b3e61d44c30cb6decf071aa38e370bfe722d7e90cc8baef29fd4Block Operator
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