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 1055029 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1055091 epoch_slot_no: 18291 block_no: 1054979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2018-05-26 03:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8038f5ba690be1aba36e49bb6575e47afbf3111df109d64aa28a04dc366c1bdbBlock Operator
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