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 1045756 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1045818 epoch_slot_no: 9018 block_no: 1045706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2018-05-23 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4c2f08705d40ff14155d784095ac54b82154a96623bf67489c4c2d152b77c63Block Operator
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