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 1049676 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1049738 epoch_slot_no: 12938 block_no: 1049626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1915 time: 2018-05-24 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba7a2c03ebf977b6fcf23e7ed4da4e9d700c661334b9ec87a5611b23a13a7c76Block Operator
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