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 1048928 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1048990 epoch_slot_no: 12190 block_no: 1048878 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-05-24 17:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fe5021fa6a071bf249ed415c7f44103892b37ec98a12eb9d086314e4fcaccfbBlock Operator
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