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 1049798 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1049860 epoch_slot_no: 13060 block_no: 1049748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-24 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03aec21ad5e059e545825bf7a763c7427b62f1ec22118964b08680afecb2cd71Block Operator
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