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 1050250 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050312 epoch_slot_no: 13512 block_no: 1050200 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-25 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa185c1749cacd8b936ffb8a944881ad7c49dce1de49d5a2eaf61fd7b409195e8Block Operator
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