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 1046603 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1046665 epoch_slot_no: 9865 block_no: 1046553 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-05-24 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1973644def5883632e40534935f91cf8f577a1cd29ce617ebe3c1ae665f6286Block Operator
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