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 1052775 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052837 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1052725 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2018-05-25 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91d7a43782c284a39982d15cf941c510d3ceb53f2d789a30b5169b5de6985205Block Operator
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