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 1048220 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1048282 epoch_slot_no: 11482 block_no: 1048170 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2286 time: 2018-05-24 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3af62996ff6fc77dfa231f4d4293c26b1a16f794d9d27d85df708c02eb44b91bBlock Operator
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