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 1051652 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1051714 epoch_slot_no: 14914 block_no: 1051602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1713 time: 2018-05-25 08:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb187e7b5175292847f593f4043af2f0b00241e958c099a3e211b2a45495d02fBlock Operator
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