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 1046110 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1046172 epoch_slot_no: 9372 block_no: 1046060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-24 01:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4721e4541368fbf25ada543b83cd467e98378472e05a19d1057c763f8a888c2Block Operator
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