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 1051503 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1051565 epoch_slot_no: 14765 block_no: 1051453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-25 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadea4f76e064345fd1512b0f94887ae64233451447e5742d70e3ec69a037f5bdBlock Operator
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