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 1049005 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1049067 epoch_slot_no: 12267 block_no: 1048955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4539 time: 2018-05-24 17:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16529bef0253ad4b3ccbad042becfe173a6ee74f293c87d29387f076147a22ecBlock Operator
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