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 1052784 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1052846 epoch_slot_no: 16046 block_no: 1052734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1430 time: 2018-05-25 14:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29b9d51ca0efc35b2f50f99f6218b90615d82d08254c3302c91dc7f6ff9f297fBlock Operator
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