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 1048141 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1048203 epoch_slot_no: 11403 block_no: 1048091 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-24 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x164ce17f1960f6a445a5d3fe77154b4e668e9d11c573e2e8bc60755a0fd5097eBlock Operator
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