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 1043432 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043494 epoch_slot_no: 6694 block_no: 1043382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2018-05-23 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x710f16403906167e99a46d8a6c21d797dc8e56e647c1f2bc27e0a6eba46e143dBlock Operator
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