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 1046854 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1046916 epoch_slot_no: 10116 block_no: 1046804 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-05-24 05:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3467e328e233ae9ff3ec93c5f62fc660e26d592e5069449f81628d1c0dfbb88aBlock Operator
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