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 1045540 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1045602 epoch_slot_no: 8802 block_no: 1045490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-23 22:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedd74c77da7060cb0b601526aa3037ce600bdb8d7cc9783543d96486a3e5e270Block Operator
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