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 1048247 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1048309 epoch_slot_no: 11509 block_no: 1048197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-24 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81b05b79429b4fdf5d881d2d3d32cf7ce112cb0949b67c159bbbc6f0dc697995Block Operator
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