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 1049368 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1049430 epoch_slot_no: 12630 block_no: 1049318 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2522 time: 2018-05-24 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80e962dc1354fbdffa26e2c26631e14256c02a2fd1c7eec86cb9fdf6b3457258Block Operator
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