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 1050796 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1050858 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 1050746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1417 time: 2018-05-25 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc03cf91c92f8983289c037de5cc03535f3464f3fa23f2fe5f8794ab6ef23cc8cBlock Operator
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