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 1051703 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1051765 epoch_slot_no: 14965 block_no: 1051653 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-05-25 08:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe55d6312f857fd8689fff8e515aa09c980999c6d78fca3a9bbfaaf54f4a24b72Block Operator
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