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 1052498 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052560 epoch_slot_no: 15760 block_no: 1052448 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-05-25 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fab7faecc58184d58e40dff706e0d6fb36c850892d5519c96b518a2e230d8ebBlock Operator
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