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 1045182 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1045244 epoch_slot_no: 8444 block_no: 1045132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1245 time: 2018-05-23 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04ebb46d9552c2d9e673f2f3078ee199e4a53518a3c6ccd50cd4af845a5d231fBlock Operator
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