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 1052252 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052314 epoch_slot_no: 15514 block_no: 1052202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-25 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba28eeadc89c4709602a2a7f050884722c950912192af51afacd1f96c45b7bd8Block Operator
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