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 1049663 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1049725 epoch_slot_no: 12925 block_no: 1049613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-24 21:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6765af4d02666b014aecaa192a41f44cbe569bb1b5408d0fb44970d32b424d9Block Operator
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