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 1041776 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1041838 epoch_slot_no: 5038 block_no: 1041726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1964 time: 2018-05-23 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7c0e9927abd73652623f33a8e973ad10ca8425bed1443409703a350bff266a9Block Operator
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