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 1053883 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1053945 epoch_slot_no: 17145 block_no: 1053833 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2569 time: 2018-05-25 20:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x367ca57546415d3ac972d241b06ee14c2639bb7d6be34ce44ae1fa1d28ae0a2dBlock Operator
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