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 1050637 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050699 epoch_slot_no: 13899 block_no: 1050587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-05-25 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d9b9621d8bcc185db6a06dcb82cb4ca8c81f6877317489c00f94f411f6cf073Block Operator
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