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 1049899 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1049961 epoch_slot_no: 13161 block_no: 1049849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1345 time: 2018-05-24 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4175f421bc76516cc5b7632555177eef10dbc3018afdfd63fbe10b463f2a839cBlock Operator
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