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 1048611 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1048673 epoch_slot_no: 11873 block_no: 1048561 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1306 time: 2018-05-24 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21da963fa7d1db68b5c51fbac44530fca4b73c1a477f0c18d8b24fd057ebae7bBlock Operator
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