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 1052573 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052635 epoch_slot_no: 15835 block_no: 1052523 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1405 time: 2018-05-25 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x245ee0b2087fa829eb53cd361af8d0b33318276ac22e225d4640e07e75d92f10Block Operator
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