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 1046602 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1046664 epoch_slot_no: 9864 block_no: 1046552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2018-05-24 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fb25ffbdf41427a5d93657a8bc69dc7aebc68564d37026a8a5723f6b466ab86Block Operator
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