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 1043634 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043696 epoch_slot_no: 6896 block_no: 1043584 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1409 time: 2018-05-23 12:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1c57f55c5ab67c0e4590d8bfcfbea3c0673e4c4d4e2d5f8c983c4614e5ceec4Block Operator
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