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 1050484 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050546 epoch_slot_no: 13746 block_no: 1050434 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2018-05-25 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x083c4eb65d167a601c2b4c635b1e78ba85db29f68a32b2b1ae3cc3eb9e430761Block Operator
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