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 1055700 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1055762 epoch_slot_no: 18962 block_no: 1055650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-26 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5132587a6f623a3730f3ba9f7d0534cd6500ec70872117e94f931b95a4f10017Block Operator
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