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 1051170 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1051232 epoch_slot_no: 14432 block_no: 1051120 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2243 time: 2018-05-25 05:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e4b4b67843390e13acc0b64e6f6d127fdbc0c59d99368377f462400646ab465Block Operator
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