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 1054179 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1054241 epoch_slot_no: 17441 block_no: 1054129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1917 time: 2018-05-25 22:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5623d545882c93667a04d33ce99878a0337baa5bbfe6fc38b2b082a79ff9cc02Block Operator
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