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 1046303 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1046365 epoch_slot_no: 9565 block_no: 1046253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2530 time: 2018-05-24 02:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x199973be9935cf4cbee83bd23b3ececb197c50449e149964a0e5f0eb71eeb533Block Operator
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