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 1043059 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043121 epoch_slot_no: 6321 block_no: 1043009 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-05-23 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fbb69186600034795fe7f3f09b8b6f48c48a75daf2f46b18f7f865403336f18Block Operator
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