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 1049029 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1049091 epoch_slot_no: 12291 block_no: 1048979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-24 18:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x311d87e420f104df9ffd781e2f99a0dca0e7ade91ba860de74a13a8ff01d1b91Block Operator
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