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 54051 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 54072 epoch_slot_no: 10872 block_no: 54047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2017-10-06 10:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66127aefe600d43c0df7c95a6b2b449d8fb0cee8f28aabbc75c71105b59b0a03Block Operator
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