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 1043416 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1043478 epoch_slot_no: 6678 block_no: 1043366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2018-05-23 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16a3399e8c8f7e8ce7f8109a6d2307167682d5a5e1140d7ee182c8c3688a2ed1Block Operator
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