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 1052059 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052121 epoch_slot_no: 15321 block_no: 1052009 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-25 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x415c960c4fd16b952f337ca4418c821e9498423211fb8a994b59c17bf32b7569Block Operator
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