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 1049255 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1049317 epoch_slot_no: 12517 block_no: 1049205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-24 19:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcf4631d7916590e1a040f3a4858ae7879e17f4ba4f4b4c666bb319660b27d12Block Operator
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