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 1052813 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1052875 epoch_slot_no: 16075 block_no: 1052763 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1532 time: 2018-05-25 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1161ba89cab5e23774f7925b8746a30d522a9a51f2fe29f0f0d10f06d1115b8Block Operator
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