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 1043517 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043579 epoch_slot_no: 6779 block_no: 1043467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-05-23 11:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c9b5a12992c813e4b3380e18a579f9ed9f1cf7670fbe6b84d61e7a95cde2e72Block Operator
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