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 1054319 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1054381 epoch_slot_no: 17581 block_no: 1054269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1384 time: 2018-05-25 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ff6a0b7d266b453f6146e87e5ac0cd94a458bd32c2e2e64c4794f0d6c42da6eBlock Operator
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