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 1043373 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043435 epoch_slot_no: 6635 block_no: 1043323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-05-23 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a5c0fe282286e377acb6e34039fc8d8070880e73ee36eb496c5a69e88b525faBlock Operator
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