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 1055795 Details
Epoch: 48 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1055857 epoch_slot_no: 19057 block_no: 1055745 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-05-26 07:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4280ab3b4b85bbec972854df63361a36dbdd6139d5d75047eee5e22b6b0d0a50Block Operator
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