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 1049591 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1049653 epoch_slot_no: 12853 block_no: 1049541 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1473 time: 2018-05-24 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x697a81f36b5cea260e17232aee1dfa70dec3f28ef0e2abe1f3cec7cd31a0d2ebBlock Operator
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