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 1048699 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1048761 epoch_slot_no: 11961 block_no: 1048649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2283 time: 2018-05-24 16:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43ac4c3721feac44fd741f46936b24e257bade9d02a83d3bbe239e5f2097d0e3Block Operator
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