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 1048656 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1048718 epoch_slot_no: 11918 block_no: 1048606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-24 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa353de792e9894916078f9ada4138c08a27885fd52cc2c217c4346d8b3bfa033Block Operator
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