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 1054907 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1054969 epoch_slot_no: 18169 block_no: 1054857 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-26 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7f5ee55ac29e3ebd5521c46bdbe9b07db754a67f1b0b74c6e1df551d9d480bbBlock Operator
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