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 1051388 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1051450 epoch_slot_no: 14650 block_no: 1051338 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2398 time: 2018-05-25 07:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe99115a73f800f6b932641212b572d9476d05526899cce0e0e914eff8346029cBlock Operator
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