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 1045067 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1045129 epoch_slot_no: 8329 block_no: 1045017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2258 time: 2018-05-23 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4cb1b8b1b6f609894cbf7f796d961e3e641b5fe84d3832d53472e1420cc5336Block Operator
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