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 1055504 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1055566 epoch_slot_no: 18766 block_no: 1055454 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1297 time: 2018-05-26 06:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5e0529b731c815517d843ea6f74b63047063ff4f80b0b536984031a1753184fBlock Operator
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