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 1043948 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1044010 epoch_slot_no: 7210 block_no: 1043898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-23 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26e5acaea1a33d548f1a4fb4f6153d6b075af306501c31f6e51d6b47c712812dBlock Operator
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