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 1046779 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1046841 epoch_slot_no: 10041 block_no: 1046729 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1910 time: 2018-05-24 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e5448c555e38cd358a1cd0dcf4193f15da8a8278417b4eac18f6cbeb2610f6cBlock Operator
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