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 1050555 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050617 epoch_slot_no: 13817 block_no: 1050505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-05-25 02:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a5845b71b141bb9dbc4f59b9fd5aa27ea267355b935c1e8570d0f7cbe84af82Block Operator
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