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 1054922 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1054984 epoch_slot_no: 18184 block_no: 1054872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-26 02:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa816242847e0a8cf9fcded0f39e2267d85377bc64d4b5248fecc12c0f974f59Block Operator
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