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 1052807 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052869 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 1052757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1891 time: 2018-05-25 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81121041af1158eebc3b2342fe20d00a78e01ae8a2c1d787823971b07c6cc135Block Operator
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