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 1041764 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1041826 epoch_slot_no: 5026 block_no: 1041714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-05-23 01:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa6a227c9eeb71fbd570b1b2d7c72d17fc5eb11a76851197ef624a0a1080297aBlock Operator
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