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 1052853 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1052915 epoch_slot_no: 16115 block_no: 1052803 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-25 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20ee1f78a20507f5053d2b075421af657a65cdb438a942c67dc3d1b8c21c2c6eBlock Operator
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