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 1052602 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052664 epoch_slot_no: 15864 block_no: 1052552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-25 13:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfac71496031979411e8b19b53f4b2684a6d0e614a7e084e1f8cc94d79a160870Block Operator
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