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 1053483 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1053545 epoch_slot_no: 16745 block_no: 1053433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2018-05-25 18:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e048e905527e01c948907a324e5d95cdf982ea075c52f8a1bc97f08be9e1eb5Block Operator
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