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 1052282 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052344 epoch_slot_no: 15544 block_no: 1052232 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1528 time: 2018-05-25 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1095bbcbf5492f557167a6a915d2838b1104bdff853b1cff101a8558f69249beBlock Operator
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