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 1054187 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1054249 epoch_slot_no: 17449 block_no: 1054137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-25 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd751b6e7bc8263339d272c6667c3780f45b11ec45308241ba5bbf047f1540aabBlock Operator
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