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 1053363 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1053425 epoch_slot_no: 16625 block_no: 1053313 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-25 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x399928199906715513e4d63d61d0493c5660031717e82d88577785ad1c288ecdBlock Operator
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