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 1055669 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1055731 epoch_slot_no: 18931 block_no: 1055619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-26 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef84b83bf3d432f9c61f6d188d79ab802604f0e354438e31a15eb5901842a015Block Operator
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