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 1047146 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1047208 epoch_slot_no: 10408 block_no: 1047096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2470 time: 2018-05-24 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb61a2339561bd5d2f2d7cf83b258d8fa95acea6a3118586de3f65858b7825e89Block Operator
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