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 52487 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 52508 epoch_slot_no: 9308 block_no: 52483 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1745 time: 2017-10-06 01:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f53ed7276f78a6a6750acabd7547fefbcb8685ba1e3ff32fceb5b6a8e53867Block Operator
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