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 1044860 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1044922 epoch_slot_no: 8122 block_no: 1044810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2059 time: 2018-05-23 18:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1749ab5b3b6e8481c8c92b55eec38a4cbb087fc0d66fd9f8cfb259fd53f51034Block Operator
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