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 52362 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 52383 epoch_slot_no: 9183 block_no: 52358 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2017-10-06 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba5f84ef3ac535a405da7aa0c0acb2e9699525cb07a9df295981cddd4fd4055Block Operator
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