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 1055072 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1055134 epoch_slot_no: 18334 block_no: 1055022 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1563 time: 2018-05-26 03:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87989359adc5c399d760a43c0ba2e64572b3cf3c87a8510ee6a8cdeca8f4dcfbBlock Operator
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