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 1044197 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1044259 epoch_slot_no: 7459 block_no: 1044147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-05-23 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2569384383fc43015ab51cd2c0dbec8aa527cb3d8e8974a6e9a1319319b74b77Block Operator
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