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 1051718 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1051780 epoch_slot_no: 14980 block_no: 1051668 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2243 time: 2018-05-25 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeea1fc3a26e61bf9553fe4aa8b4052701cecb1c05ab0a7093ccdaaf0797702ccBlock Operator
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