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 1044861 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1044923 epoch_slot_no: 8123 block_no: 1044811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-23 18:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe04f992d5edeb47c2c79c0dab1df6284a2096bae83084b4135aa54915ca99811Block Operator
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