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 1051099 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1051161 epoch_slot_no: 14361 block_no: 1051049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-25 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a425a1c94e746c34f10843d9534e744d98aa389f9b40bf3be7906b0a7dcc440Block Operator
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