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 1055723 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1055785 epoch_slot_no: 18985 block_no: 1055673 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1622 time: 2018-05-26 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5126ff6cd88434beaf3dc588ee3cce891c5aaf4632d68a892f7044ded646f2bBlock Operator
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