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 1041647 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1041709 epoch_slot_no: 4909 block_no: 1041597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3207 time: 2018-05-23 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37ad52b77f30ab9862776f3957ceebb325f606f0a9402e5fdaa3ca3ad8f865ccBlock Operator
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