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 1052943 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1053005 epoch_slot_no: 16205 block_no: 1052893 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-25 15:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf67ae04b8dc5f4099a25d57bceb93c0b1795d17ce5c30e6a6765e51bf1237c84Block Operator
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