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 1043183 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043245 epoch_slot_no: 6445 block_no: 1043133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-23 09:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91dc7b431cb94d04f9339f6284712ce528fe56260be34ba77593876b388f01f5Block Operator
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