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 1051697 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1051759 epoch_slot_no: 14959 block_no: 1051647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1804 time: 2018-05-25 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95d5a45c0939d40d08269998b854e5d142fdb695883a17e7490b7c26cbd00c25Block Operator
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