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 1051446 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1051508 epoch_slot_no: 14708 block_no: 1051396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1896 time: 2018-05-25 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb56606246b87d701a3f5e91718cdc8d37ba8841d1e3ddde014b95aa4681bfceBlock Operator
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