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 1047043 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1047105 epoch_slot_no: 10305 block_no: 1046993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-24 06:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1de28afea4e860064e2c1062d71cbe77857bb1c4f438497ac58c7088588e616cBlock Operator
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