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 1043408 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043470 epoch_slot_no: 6670 block_no: 1043358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3499 time: 2018-05-23 10:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x689c506acb0baf4a5a74271f2547554f486f3f1125d659829c626d40e814f7a6Block Operator
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