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 1050182 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050244 epoch_slot_no: 13444 block_no: 1050132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-25 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1562a7395755e8806bc10fc4e4f445444908b3c6e3a5a273ef2193553e83e8cfBlock Operator
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