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 1051185 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1051247 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 1051135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2773 time: 2018-05-25 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ac00dccb417acc4d6d222af63b5a3e6560ee495d94d9d77f6197b092d74218eBlock Operator
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