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 1043882 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1043944 epoch_slot_no: 7144 block_no: 1043832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2059 time: 2018-05-23 13:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x952f0ef95708ea367b27e7a5c5e74d94e79e0546f25f4f480876b91aaab3607aBlock Operator
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