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 1048465 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1048527 epoch_slot_no: 11727 block_no: 1048415 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4686 time: 2018-05-24 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5deb7b7aa905b8c1bce12d03c064b2d90c0170ae0bf91e65f619e77996a6e20Block Operator
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