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 1046018 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1046080 epoch_slot_no: 9280 block_no: 1045968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1377 time: 2018-05-24 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8da4af71d01df313592e5660f313b3b7046be6c0ccbc7731df13b088b8ef7662Block Operator
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