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 1048073 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1048135 epoch_slot_no: 11335 block_no: 1048023 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-24 12:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x642245b29c3dcba5e1b57be22dea0ed1676a9ec9642b6313256086edc9855b49Block Operator
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