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 1054458 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1054520 epoch_slot_no: 17720 block_no: 1054408 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-26 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x095ddb3581cefca792e57fa12e2b55b3dc15cc9c7caedfcaf89426a2ae789099Block Operator
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