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 1054844 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1054906 epoch_slot_no: 18106 block_no: 1054794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-05-26 02:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2884105d3a5d4a096815620378d9d2094298266afd18146c94e40de9eb49f183Block Operator
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