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 1054976 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1055038 epoch_slot_no: 18238 block_no: 1054926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-26 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0015f26855cbc013bb4c0e5f011487b8312ad658990a498ee288c80f5b3354a8Block Operator
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