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 1050110 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050172 epoch_slot_no: 13372 block_no: 1050060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-25 00:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9e4bf11a3847376862026aa0e37ba5bc21b9d6583a2a24a986848def956d9dbBlock Operator
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