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 1055192 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1055254 epoch_slot_no: 18454 block_no: 1055142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2291 time: 2018-05-26 04:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21aec306c0c10207f5f1bbf28085db786e121f6d4bb84496daee2fb50884c97bBlock Operator
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