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 1051715 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1051777 epoch_slot_no: 14977 block_no: 1051665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2852 time: 2018-05-25 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17e733ba768ede1a2a17ff3e1c7574cbc3fa52ff8c4c5f6c0049cc7909dc7c93Block Operator
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