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 1055684 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1055746 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 1055634 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2965 time: 2018-05-26 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc695c38278c073794b1e76364c9bb7d6b4946630f145860e9f269b5df3b5257dBlock Operator
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