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 1043912 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043974 epoch_slot_no: 7174 block_no: 1043862 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1715 time: 2018-05-23 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x636aad8aec9bd4861d57d321f3fab35b59d43f9a95d9c3eb4ee43d1f776b8a74Block Operator
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