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 1046006 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1046068 epoch_slot_no: 9268 block_no: 1045956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-24 01:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc86ef96aa7af0d49fd6819aa5b0e031172f7056ce46fb729087d88d61fb6bcbdBlock Operator
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