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 1046119 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1046181 epoch_slot_no: 9381 block_no: 1046069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2018-05-24 01:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c053869d52749cbc9513fd776bd7804ddf5d3b2fe75bd9aed6d46baf58fedc0Block Operator
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