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 1050160 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1050222 epoch_slot_no: 13422 block_no: 1050110 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-25 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a88dad17d5bedf539e1cbbc4a1a244c61d5e78ec4845ae82aa757fe745f6bc4Block Operator
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