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 1045037 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1045099 epoch_slot_no: 8299 block_no: 1044987 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1703 time: 2018-05-23 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaa3ee041d41c2a9567f2aa7096c52c7ba6d8fb6330a182defe4077d90a75db0Block Operator
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