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 1052209 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1052271 epoch_slot_no: 15471 block_no: 1052159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2631 time: 2018-05-25 11:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1d30eb8b2b59106157bac7c82b855185aea32934aebc0efb6d68cc3f2b0edbcBlock Operator
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