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 1043923 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1043985 epoch_slot_no: 7185 block_no: 1043873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-23 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cb1744eae609f10b0ffe36afdc47a116e289dd2a8650a7c6fdc5f0c09837789Block Operator
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