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 1052050 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052112 epoch_slot_no: 15312 block_no: 1052000 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-05-25 10:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd55b8a0e7101b9e17edb6bb2b8cfe28b44523a8d171b999b12d226e1dc9ccd69Block Operator
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