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 1051778 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1051840 epoch_slot_no: 15040 block_no: 1051728 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3342 time: 2018-05-25 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x453976a4fc895256ca037a148e8181558ce7d39c78fa840ad9ab7d10a69b01a8Block Operator
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