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 1048548 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1048610 epoch_slot_no: 11810 block_no: 1048498 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-24 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c9c224d8d2dc6cfd080a2193a52e1e0a4338e5a8c490d0b97e299c8ebbcc9f0Block Operator
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