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 1053205 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1053267 epoch_slot_no: 16467 block_no: 1053155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-25 17:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a1a2d5bf53ac77259fe0be42f49280f7f5ce336bbd9fecad12f030cf6e949a1Block Operator
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