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 1044749 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1044811 epoch_slot_no: 8011 block_no: 1044699 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1787 time: 2018-05-23 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cf9ff627d0a25788884622ca227e14ad64952cfe3aa2d3672e69f944378ea43Block Operator
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